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Photographic 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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10"x8" Photo Print
Experience a piece of football history with our Media Storehouse Photographic Print of Highbury Stadium: Aerial View Before the War's Devastation - The North Terrace's Lost Beauty. This captivating image, taken in 1941 before the North Terrace was tragically destroyed by enemy fire-bombs on the 16th of April, 1941, offers a glimpse into the grandeur of Highbury Stadium's past. A must-have for any Arsenal Football Club enthusiast or history buff, this print is a testament to the resilience and enduring spirit of the game and its fans. Credit: Arsenal Football Club.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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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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