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Canvas Print : Highbury Stadium: Aerial View Before the War's Devastation - The North Terrace's Lost Beauty (1941)
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Highbury Stadium: Aerial View Before the War's Devastation - The North Terrace's Lost Beauty (1941)
The cover of the North Terrace was destroyed by enemy fire-bombs on the 16th April, 1941. Credit: Arsenal Football Club
Arsenal FC are a professional football club based in Islington, London, England
Media ID 116824
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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Experience the history and nostalgia of Arsenal Football Club with our Media Storehouse Canvas Print featuring an aerial view of Highbury Stadium: Aerial View Before the War's Devastation - The North Terrace's Lost Beauty (1941). This captivating image showcases the North Terrace in its original glory before the tragic events of April 16, 1941, when enemy fire-bombs destroyed its iconic cover. Bring a piece of Arsenal's rich history into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality canvas print. Note: Image credit: Arsenal Football Club.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to a moment of both awe-inspiring beauty and heartbreaking devastation. Captured before the war's relentless destruction, it offers an aerial view of Highbury Stadium, once a majestic symbol of footballing glory. The image showcases the North Terrace, now forever lost to history but still alive in our collective memory.
In this frozen frame from 1941, we witness the grandeur that once defined Highbury Stadium. Its architectural marvels are on full display as they reach towards the heavens, proudly proclaiming Arsenal Football Club's place among England's sporting elite. The meticulously designed cover of the North Terrace stands tall and proud, sheltering passionate fans who would gather here to cheer their beloved team.
However, tragedy struck on that fateful day - April 16th, 1941 - when enemy fire-bombs rained down upon this hallowed ground. The devastating impact tore through the stadium like a merciless force of nature, obliterating everything in its path. Amongst the casualties was the magnificent cover of the North Terrace; its loss leaving an indelible mark on Arsenal's history.
Yet even amidst such desolation and despair emerges a resilient spirit that refuses to be extinguished. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder not only of what was lost but also of what endures: unwavering passion for football and unbreakable bonds forged within these sacred walls.
Credit must be given to Arsenal Football Club for preserving this snapshot from their past – one that encapsulates both triumph and tragedy with equal measure. As we gaze upon this hauntingly beautiful image today, let us honor those who came before us by cherishing their legacy while striving to build anew upon their foundations.
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