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Ladies Football, 1895: the South Team
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Ladies Football, 1895: the South Team
The South Team, representing South London, who played the opening match of the British Ladies Football Club to a crowd of 10, 000 at Nightingale Lane Ground, Crouch End. Back row from from left to right: Miss Hicks, Miss Clarke, Miss A. Hicks, Miss Edwards, Miss Clarence. Front from left to right: Miss Lewis, Miss Roberts, Miss Ellis, Miss Fenn. Date: 1895
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This photograph captures the South Team, the first ladies' football club in Britain, as they prepared to make history at the opening match of the British Ladies Football Club in 1895. The team, representing South London, posed for the camera at Nightingale Lane Ground in Crouch End before an eager crowd of 10,000 spectators. The women's football movement in England was gaining momentum in the 1890s, challenging societal norms and advocating for greater equality. Dressed in their distinctive footballing attire, the South Team members donned knickerbocker skirts and blouses, with shin pads and football boots protecting them during the game. Back row, from left to right, are Miss Hicks, Miss Clarke, Miss A. Hicks, Miss Edwards, and Miss Clarence. In the front row, we find Miss Lewis, Miss Roberts, Miss Ellis, and Miss Fenn. Their determined expressions and focused gazes convey their passion for the sport and their commitment to breaking down barriers. The British Ladies Football Club's inaugural match took place at Nightingale Lane Ground, a significant venue in the history of women's football in England. This photograph serves as a testament to the courage and resilience of these early pioneers, who dared to challenge the status quo and paved the way for future generations of female footballers. The 1890s marked a period of change and progress, as women's rights and opportunities began to expand. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the role that sport played in shaping the social and cultural landscape of the time, and the enduring impact of the women who dared to play.
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