Important Dates
- 1897 – Bristol Rovers first appearance at Eastville
- 1921 – Bristol Rovers purchase the stadium.
- 1924 – The mostly wooden south stand was built.
- 1935 – The Tote End was constructed.
- 1940 – The stadium is sold to the Bristol Greyhound Company.
- 1952 – First Commentary Broadcast to the Bristol Hospitals by The Bristol Hospital Broadcasting Service. 23 August v Shrewsbury Town Rovers won 2–1.
- 1959 – The North Stand opened, and floodlights installed.
- 1960 – Highest recorded attendance for a Rovers match. 38,472 v Preston North End in the FA Cup 4th Round, 30 January.
- 1961 – A roof and new terracing installed at the Tote End.
- 1969 – M32 motorway opened.
- 1977 – Motorcycle speedway introduced to the ground.
- 1980 – South Stand fire in August.
- 1986 – Bristol Rovers play their last ever game at Eastville.
- 1997 – Last Greyhound meeting
- 1998 – Eastville stadium demolished.
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