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FA Cup semi-final at Highbury in 1929. EPW025838
HIGHBURY STADIUM, London. Aerial view of the 1929 FA Cup Semi-Final at the home of Arsenal Football Club. Portsmouth beat Aston Villa 1-0 to reach the final at Wembley where they went on to lose 2-0 to Bolton Wanderers. This was the first of twelve occasions when Highbury was used as the neutral venue for FA Cup semi-finals. Aerofilms Collection (see Links). Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 1215047
Filename: afl03_aerofilms_25838.jpg
Size: 4816 x 3915 (9.9MB)
Date: 10th March 1929
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive Aerofilms C
Source: English Heritage Images
City: London
County: Greater London
Country: UK
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In this aerial photograph, Highbury Stadium in London comes alive with the excitement of the 1929 FA Cup Semi-Final. The home of Arsenal Football Club plays host to an historic match, as Portsmouth and Aston Villa battle it out for a place in the FA Cup Final at Wembley. The image offers a unique bird's-eye view of the bustling scene below. Thousands of spectators, clad in their team colours, fill the terraces, creating a vibrant mosaic of colour and energy. The meticulously manicured pitch stands out in lush green, surrounded by the towering grandstands and terraces. Portsmouth emerged victorious on this day, securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Aston Villa. Their triumphant journey to the FA Cup Final was just beginning, as they went on to face Bolton Wanderers at the hallowed grounds of Wembley Stadium. This photograph marks the first of twelve occasions when Highbury was used as a neutral venue for FA Cup semi-finals. The iconic stadium, which has since been demolished, played a significant role in the rich history of English football, hosting numerous memorable matches and moments. The aerial perspective not only showcases the grandeur of Highbury Stadium but also transports us back in time, allowing us to relive the thrill and passion of a bygone era in football history.
