Chapter 11 » The North

A Journey to the Northern Soul of English Football

• Manchester • Edinburgh • Bury • Sheffield • Bonnyrigg

Two men smiling, one wearing a red Bristol City soccer jersey and the other wearing a blue Newcastle United soccer jersey, sitting outdoors in daylight.
Three smiling adults wearing black jackets are standing in front of a restaurant with a sign that says 'TÄST' at night.
Email screenshot showing a message from Footy Addicts about being voted as Player of the Match for 6 a-side football at Sugden Sports Centre, with a pink profile icon and a timestamp of 4:36 PM.
Interior of a modern, industrial-style café with exposed brick walls, high arched windows, and decorative iron and wood architectural elements.
Plaque about the founding of The Football League on April 17, 1888, at the Royal Hotel.
A sticker with a photo of a man holding a plastic cup of beer, looking serious, and the text 'You Want Some?' above him, and 'VILLAGEBOOKS.CO' below.
Store window advertising Elfbar vaping products, including Elfbar Pro for £10 and pre-filled Elfbar pods for £7, with flavor options listed below.
Graffiti art depicting the words 'Northern Soul' and 'Grilled Cheese' with a yellow circle containing a black spatula icon, and a small cartoon character of a pig holding a skewer in the top right corner.
A man in a black jacket, beige pants, and black beanie standing outside next to a brick wall with white graffiti. There is a green and black podium behind him with a schedule for a comedy club event.
Empty city sidewalk at night with a colorful graffiti mural on a wall on the right side, wet pavement reflections, and streetlights in the distance.
A rainy street corner with graffiti-covered storefronts, including a cartoon character with sunglasses and heart-shaped glasses on a metal shutter. The street has puddles reflecting the graffiti and buildings, with a
A large, vertical sign outside the National Football Museum displays various words in different colors, including 'DramA,' 'History,' 'Skill,' 'Art,' 'Faith,' 'Style,' 'Passion,' and 'Football.' The background shows modern glass building architecture
Reflection of a restaurant window with bright yellow signs reading 'Live, Laugh,' and 'Shut the F*** Up' in black text, with cartoon characters and restaurant interior visible inside.
Large mural on building wall depicting two Black women in profile, one with a bandana over her eyes holding a rifle, the other with a hand near her face, painted in grayscale with yellow background details.
Interior view of a room with a large ornate chandelier hanging from a pink wooden ceiling, a wooden door with peeling paint, and a window showing buildings outside.
Rain-soaked street lined with red brick buildings, some with arched windows, and benches along the sidewalk. A few pedestrians walk in the distance on a cloudy day.
An old brick building with a fire escape staircase on its side.
Street art mural of a man's face with intense expression, painted on a red brick wall. The mural is black and white with some purple graffiti tags, and a cigarette in the man's mouth.
A large mural on a building depicting a stylized, abstract human brain with reflective, glass-like surfaces. Small black silhouettes of people are shown falling or flying downward from the brain.
Colorful mural on a pink building with the words "ENDLESS LOVE" painted in black and white graffiti style on the side of the structure, located on a wet street with a few bollards and storefronts in the background.
The exterior of a building with a green tile facade and large windows, featuring a vertical garden on the upper levels with various plants and wooden planters. There is a sign for 'The Freemount' and a nearby adult store sign, with graffiti on the ad
Indoor soccer field with players practicing, artificial turf, goalpost, and ceiling lights.
Indoor soccer goal on artificial turf with graffiti-covered wall and metal grid structure in background.
A small soccer goal on an indoor turf field with a weathered metal fence and an outdoor scene visible through it.
Two smiling men taking a selfie outdoors in an urban area with tall buildings and parked cars in the background.
Street view of a brick building with a sign for Salisbury Ale House, next to a mural-covered underpass, stairs, and pedestrians in an urban area.
Large mural of a bird perched on a branch with flowers painted on the side of a brick building.
View of a vintage staircase with dark wood, metal railings, ornate patterned wall panels, and a patterned tiled floor.
Decorative tiled floor and ornate wall paneling near a glass door with metal handles in an interior space.
Street art graffiti on a metal shutter depicting a woman with a lightning bolt across her face, associated with the 'Pink Floyd' album cover, with the words 'Pentels Condensed' and 'Hot Top' painted on it.
Under a concrete bridge over water, a walkway with a black metal railing, graffiti on the columns, and an opening in the bridge leading to a lit area in the distance.
A small green and black boat labeled 'Daydream Believer' docked near a graffiti-covered wall, with ropes and a gray knitted item hanging off the boat.
Man standing on a boat, operating a pinball machine in an urban setting with graffiti-covered walls and a canal nearby.
Two men are standing and bending over near a docked boat beneath a bridge. One man stands on the dock looking towards the camera while the other is inspecting the boat. The area is under a bridge with graffiti on the walls and a brick walkway.
A multi-story building with a rounded corner at a street intersection. The ground floor is a coffee shop called 'The Milkman' with large windows, and inside customers are visible. The upper floors have windows, and the building has a distinctive gabl
Interior of a historic church or cathedral with high vaulted ceilings, stone walls, stained glass windows, and modern light installation hanging from the ceiling.
A black and gold plaque with raised lettering that reads, "Liberty, Language and Literature. Scottish Pen Campaigning for Freedom of Expression Since 1927."
Historic stone building with a round tower, decorative carvings, and tall windows, located at the corner of a street with a paved sidewalk and neighboring buildings under a partly cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a cityscape with old and modern buildings, a church, and a green cemetery in the foreground with pathways and gravestones, hills in the background.
Street scene in a historic city, with cobblestone roads, old stone buildings, and a tall church steeple in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
A cheerful man taking a selfie outside a pub with a sign that reads 'Jolly Judge'. The man is wearing an orange cap and a gray Patagonia jacket, standing against a stone wall with pipes and a lantern.
People at bar in a cozy pub with decorated ceiling featuring colorful painted wooden planks.
View of a stone clock tower through an opening between two stone walls.
Colorful shops on a cobblestone street with people walking and cars parked on the side, under a gray sky.
A man in a black jacket and beanie standing outside the entrance of a historic stone castle gate with a flag and crest above it, holding his hands in his pockets and smiling.
A historic stone building with a clock tower, featuring pointed turrets and a weather vane on top, against a clear blue sky.
A cobblestone alleyway viewed from under a stone arch tunnel with brick walls and yellow lines along the edges, leading to a street with modern buildings and a person walking in the distance.
A green John Deere front loader parked on a city street near historic buildings and a statue.
Front of a stone building with green door, two small topiary trees in blue pots, black railing stairs, and large black street lamp.
A smiling man and woman taking a selfie in front of a large statue of a man standing on a pedestal. The man is wearing a gray Patagonia jacket and a black beanie, and the woman is wearing a teal jacket and a green knit hat. The statue depicts a man d
A Gothic-style church with a tall spire and a cross at the top, situated behind old stone buildings with chimneys, under a cloudy sky.
Outside men's and women's restroom doors with signs labeled 'GENTS' and 'LADIES' on a red brick building with blue doors.
The exterior of a brick building with signs for Bury F.C. and ticket sales. The building has a white door, a window, and a blue property box, with a corner of the building visible and a clear sky behind.
Entrance to a sports stadium with a brick wall, blue doors, and a sign reading 'SOUTH STAND', with leafless trees in the background.
A brick wall with a blue door, a sign that says 'TIC KET', the number 25, a framed notice about Bury Football Club tickets, and a sign prohibiting smoking on the premises.
Yellow outdoor staircase with blue handrails, wet and mossy, leading up to a small enclosed area with windows, adjacent to brick and metal walls outside.
A football stadium with empty seats, a tarp covering the field, and trees in the background, under a gray sky.
Statue of a seated woman wearing a crown, surrounded by decorative elements, with a coat of arms above, atop a stone pedestal in an urban setting.
Group of people walking along a narrow outdoor pathway between a tall mossy concrete wall and a fence, with leafless trees overhead on a cloudy day.
A brick wall with painted blue text reading 'BURY FC 1885' and three vertical bars below the text. There is a tree with leafless branches above the wall and a blue door on the left side with a 'Fire exit Keep clear' sign.
View of a soccer stadium with players warming up on the field, stadium seating, and a sign that says 'NO VAPING' in the foreground.
A soccer stadium with a goalpost, empty seats, and banners, including one for the Len Johnrose stand and England flags, under a blue roof.
A section of a sports stadium with blue seats, a metal roof, and a large digital sign that reads 'WELCOME TO GIGG LANE'.
Football stadium with spectators in the stands and players on the field
A menu board listing various hot foods, drinks, and snacks at a temporary kiosk. The hot foods include sausage roll, Lancashire kebab, steak pie, chicken curry pie, large hot dog, vegan meat and potato pie, cheese and onion pie, and meat and potato p
A vintage black soccer ball with white painted text commemorating a final game, resting on a wooden shelf. The text reads: "English Cup Final 1902 - Bury 6 Derby."
Wall display of framed black-and-white photographs of football players, with a series of colorful football club banners hanging above, including banners for Tranmere Rovers, Burnley, Everton, Leicester City, and Crewe Alexandra.
Two men smiling and posing for a photo indoors, with a TV screen in the background showing a sports game.
Blue notice sign with white text stating that due to recent events, there will be no alcohol served from the kiosks until further notice.
A man wearing a black beanie with a sports team logo, a black Patagonia jacket, and making an excited face, standing against a gray cinder block wall.
View of a soccer stadium from the stands with spectators, players on the field, and sunlight breaking through clouds.
Crowd of spectators seated outdoors watching an event, with a man in a gray beanie and jacket in the foreground.
Soccer players near the goal during a match at a stadium, with spectators and empty seats visible in the background.
View of a soccer stadium with empty blue and white seats and a few people sitting, some standing near the sideline, and players on the field.
A soccer match in progress with players on the field and spectators in the stands of a stadium.
Soccer match on a muddy field with players in white and green uniforms, spectators in seats, and team benches in the background.
People sitting and standing near a sports field sideline, some wearing masks and sports gear, with a few children and adults, and a small structure with benches or seating areas.
People sitting and standing outside viewing an event, with a woman in a red coat and a young boy wearing a black jacket in the foreground; a large billboard advertising senior waste removal services is visible on the brick wall behind them.
A banner with blue and white colors featuring a quote, coats of arms, and the year 1885, with the message "WE SEE THINGS THEY'LL NEVER SEE" and "YOU AND I ARE GONNA LIVE FOREVER".
A collection of Bury FC banners and flags draped over stadium seats, including one prominent large flag with the club's name, emblem, and the year 1885.
A weathered, vintage street sign reading 'GICG LANE' painted in black on a white, rusty metal background.
Bury Football Club banner with images of two football players and the words 'Bury Football Club Shakers', featuring a crest with the year 1885 and a soccer ball.
Night scene outside Hoong Too restaurant with a crowd of people waiting and walking on the sidewalk. The restaurant has red neon signs with English and Chinese characters, and a white car parked in front. The building is a two-story structure, and th
Sign announcing the next home game for Sheffield Wednesday F.C. against Birmingham City, scheduled for February 9th, Friday at 8 pm, posted behind a blue fence with the Sheffield Wednesday logo.
Large crest with an owl sitting on a branch, the crest has a blue background with a white border, and the words 'CONSILIO ET ANIMIS' at the bottom. The building is blue with a brick base and is labeled 'North Stand Entrance'.
Street art mural of two cartoon characters with speech bubbles. The character on the left has a rectangle-shaped face with the words "NEYA OUTSIDE THAT" on his face, wearing a blue jacket and a badge. The character on the right has an oval face with
Street art mural of two people without facial features, one with curly hair and the other with straight hair, wearing jackets and ties. The person on the left has the text "NEVA MISS A GAME" on their face, and the person on the right has the text "AV
A man with gray hair wearing a blue puffer jacket standing on a sidewalk, drinking from a cup, near a brick and concrete wall, at night.
Large banner with a pair of stylized cartoon eyes above the entrance of a building at Sheffield, with signs indicating 'Visitors Only' and 'Exit Door 5' below on the brick wall.
Nighttime view of a large blue sign with white text reading 'Sheffield Wednesday - Hillsborough' under a dark sky with a bright moon and some faint stars.
A nighttime view of a soccer stadium filled with spectators, with players on the field. The stadium has a large roof structure and advertising boards around the perimeter.
Two men with wide smiles taking a selfie at a sports event, wearing blue and white team apparel and hats.
A soccer match in progress at a stadium with players on the field, spectators in the stands, and advertising banners around the perimeter.
Nighttime scene of city lights and buildings, viewed through leafless trees and wet shrubbery with a foggy or misty atmosphere.
A building with a sign featuring an owl crest and the letters, 'SW,' on it.
Two men wearing red Scottish football hats and casual clothing watching a soccer game on a green field under a cloudy sky.
A young boy dressed in a black hoodie and sports jacket holding a drinks carton and a megaphone stands near the fence at a soccer match, with players and spectators in the background on a cloudy day.
A person holding a sign walking onto a soccer field, with another person giving a thumbs-up nearby. Spectators and a stadium are visible in the background, and the person with the sign is wearing a red and white hat.
A person wearing a black beanie and black jacket holding a meat pie in a white paper bag, standing at a sports field with others in the background, some watching a game.
People standing in a queue outdoors, many wearing winter hats and jackets, waiting near a black brick wall with a red roof. A woman with a walker sits at the front of the line, wearing sunglasses and a colorful jacket. A sign for Bonnyrigg Flowers is
Crowd of people standing on steps at a baseball game, wearing winter clothing, with some watching the game on the field, under a covered seating area.
Crowd of spectators standing in the stands at a sports stadium, watching a game on the field.
Soccer players on a field near the goal, with spectators in the stands watching in the background.
Children and adults watching a youth soccer game from behind the goal net on a field, with advertising banners on the wall behind them and trees in the background.
A soccer match taking place with players in red and white uniforms on a grassy field, spectators in the stands under cloudy skies.
Signboard for Bonnyrigg Rose Girls Football Club with club logo, contact information, and sponsorship details.
Spectators watching a football game from the sidelines at a small stadium, with players on the field and houses in the background under a cloudy sky.

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