What is recorded here
This red commemorative plaque records: Nottingham Forest Football Club Founded here in 1865 - A group of fifteen shinty players agreed to the proposal of J. S. Scrimshaw to form a football team. Garibaldi Red was chosen as the club's colour. Recorded plaque organisation: Nottingham Civic Society.
J.S. Scrimshaw proposed the formation of Nottingham Forest Football Club in 1865, founding it with a group of fifteen shinty players; his initiative led to the establishment of one of England’s prominent football clubs.
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