By Andy Schooler

HISTORY: Harwich & Parkeston’s famous grandstand, opened by Stanley Rous, inset

EASTERN Counties League club Harwich & Parkeston are aiming to attract groundhoppers to help celebrate the 75th anniversary of its famous stand.
The grandstand, built in 1948 and widely revered in Non-League circles, will take centre stage as the Shrimpers mark the occasion with a Groundhopper Day at their historic Royal Oak ground on Saturday November 18.
Prior to the match against Dussindale & Hellesdon Rovers, a guided tour of the Oak will take place at 2pm, duri...