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Unidentified soccer team, Cornwall. Around 1900
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Unidentified soccer team, Cornwall. Around 1900
Photograph possibly taken at Truro College Football Club. Photographer: Unknown
Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture
TRURI : VUsaf.1
Media ID 18316665
© From the collection of the RIC
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This print from the Royal Cornwall Museum showcases an unidentified soccer team in Cornwall, captured around 1900. The players proudly stand together, their faces filled with determination and camaraderie. Dressed in traditional Victorian attire, they epitomize the spirit of early football enthusiasts. The backdrop suggests that this photograph may have been taken at Truro College Football Club, although the photographer remains unknown. Each player dons a distinct cornish cap, symbolizing their local pride and heritage. Their worn-out boots tell tales of countless matches played on rugged fields across Cornwall. In an era where football was still evolving as a sport, this image captures a moment frozen in time - a testament to the passion for the game that has endured through generations. It serves as a reminder of how far we've come since those humble beginnings. As we gaze upon these determined faces and imagine them chasing after an old leather ball amidst cheers from spectators long gone, we are transported back to simpler times when community bonds were forged on muddy pitches. This print is not just about sports; it encapsulates history and culture while evoking nostalgia for bygone days. Displayed without any commercial intent at the Royal Cornwall Museum, this remarkable piece invites us to reflect on our shared sporting heritage and appreciate how it has shaped our present-day love affair with football.
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