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A Saturday winter football crowd, London, 1926-1927
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A Saturday winter football crowd, London, 1926-1927
A Saturday winter football crowd, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)
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Adcock Arthur St John Arthur St John Adcock Audience Flat Cap Football Football Ground John Adcock Mass Photogravure Spectator Spectator Sport Wonderful London Headgear
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This print captures the essence of a Saturday winter football crowd in London during the 1926-1927 season. The image, taken from the renowned publication "Wonderful London" edited by Arthur St John Adcock, offers a glimpse into the vibrant atmosphere that surrounded spectator sports in Britain at that time. The photograph showcases a mass of people gathered at a football ground, braving the chilly weather to support their favorite teams. Each individual is adorned with distinctive headgear, predominantly flat caps, which were popular among British men during this era. These caps not only shielded them from the cold but also added to their unique sense of style. London's bustling cityscape serves as an impressive backdrop for this lively scene, emphasizing the significance of football as both a sport and cultural phenomenon within English society. The monochrome aesthetic further enhances the timeless quality of this image, transporting viewers back to an era when passion for football united people from all walks of life. As we observe this snapshot frozen in time, it becomes evident how deeply ingrained spectator sports were in England's social fabric even then. This print stands as a testament to our enduring love affair with football and reminds us of its power to bring communities together across generations.
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