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Watching Cricket at The Oval, From a Gasometer
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Watching Cricket at The Oval, From a Gasometer
A test match between England and New Zealand at The Oval, Kennington. The spectators in the foreground have scaled a nearby gasometer. Date: 1931
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1931 Birdseye Climbing Cricket Dangerous Enthusiastic Fans Gasometer Height Intrepid Keen Kennington Match Nineteen Oval Perilous Spectating Spectators Supporters Test Watching
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This photograph, taken at The Oval cricket ground in Kennington, London, during a Test match between England and New Zealand in 1931, showcases the unyielding passion and determination of cricket fans. The image, from the ILN - Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd, depicts a throng of intrepid spectators who have scaled the nearby gasometer to secure an unobstructed, bird's-eye view of the game. Dressed in their Sunday best, these enthusiastic supporters, freeloaders some may call them, braved the perilous heights and potential danger to witness the match from a unique perspective. The gasometer, a towering structure that once housed the gas used for lighting London's streets, now served as an unlikely vantage point for the cricket-crazed crowd. The 1930s, an era of black-and-white cinema and nostalgic charm, comes alive in this snapshot of a bygone era. The players on the field, seemingly minuscule from this vantage point, focus intently on their game, oblivious to the daring antics of their fans. This photograph encapsulates the spirit of cricket fandom, where the thrill of the game transcends the mundane and inspires even the most daring feats.
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