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The King at rugby international at Twickenham, London England versus France English
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The King at rugby international at Twickenham, London England versus France English
The King at rugby international at Twickenham, London
England versus France
English Team
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Bevan Chantrill, Carston Catcheside, Leonard Corbett, Harold Locke, Jake Jacob, Edward Myers, Arthur Young, Reg Edwards, Alan Robson, William Luddington, Ron Cove-Smith, Wavell Wakefield ( C ), Freddie Blakiston, Geoffrey Conway and Tom Voyce
23 February 1924
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The King at Rugby International - A Historic Clash between England and France at Twickenham, London
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures a momentous rugby match that took place on 23rd February 1924. The iconic Twickenham Stadium in London sets the stage for an intense battle between two great nations - England versus France. In this extraordinary image, we see the English team standing tall with determination, ready to defend their honor on home soil. The players, including Bevan Chantrill, Carston Catcheside, Leonard Corbett, Harold Locke, Jake Jacob, Edward Myers, Arthur Young, Reg Edwards, Alan Robson, William Luddington, Ron Cove-Smith, Wavell Wakefield (C), Freddie Blakiston Geoffrey Conway and Tom Voyce exude strength and unity as they prepare to face their formidable opponents. But what makes this photograph truly special is the presence of royalty amidst the action. King George V himself graces Twickenham with his regal presence to witness this historic encounter. His interest in sports and support for national teams further solidifies his connection with his people. As we delve into this monochrome masterpiece from Central News' archives of twentieth-century Europeana photography collection; it becomes evident that this image encapsulates not only a thrilling sporting event but also a significant moment in history where sport unites nations under one common passion. This remarkable snapshot serves as a reminder of how sports can transcend boundaries and bring people together while immortalizing the
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