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Fine Art 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" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience a piece of football history with our Fine Art Print of 'Highbury Stadium: Aerial View Before the War's Devastation - The North Terrace's Lost Beauty' from Arsenal Football Club. This stunning image captures the North Stand in its original glory before the tragic events of April 16, 1941, when enemy fire-bombs destroyed the cover of the North Terrace. Own a piece of Arsenal history and bring the nostalgia of the beautiful game into your home with this exquisitely detailed and authentic fine art print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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