The Fartown Stone

This stone plinth used to above the door of the Gymnasium on St John's Road, Birkby
There are few physical reminders these days of the importance of a venue which once played host to rugby league International and Test matches and County Cup Finals.
The ground was originally known as the St John's Ground, after Huddersfield St John's Cricket Club who became its original occupants in 1868.
In 1875 St John's Cricket Club merged with Huddersfield Athletic Club to form the Huddersfield Cricket and Athletic Club.
It is now stands outside the John Smith Stadium Huddersfield

A contrast of textures here for Mono Monday Textures

October word challenge sign