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Poster Print : Chelsea F. C. v Woolwich Arsenal 1907
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Chelsea F. C. v Woolwich Arsenal 1907
The first Football League match between two teams from the southern half of England. Two years after their founding, Chelsea FC play host to Woolwich Arsenal in front of over 60, 000 spectators at Stamford Bridge, and win 2 - 1. On the left, the two captains, WIndridge and Sands, shake hands. On the right, the Chelsea goalkeeper makes a save. Date: 9 November 1907
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20x30 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Chelsea F.C. vs Woolwich Arsenal 1907 poster print from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic image taken from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness history in the making with this remarkable photograph, capturing the very first Football League match between two legendary southern English teams. The excitement is palpable as Chelsea FC welcomes Woolwich Arsenal to their home turf, just two years after their inception. Over 60 passionate fans pack the stands, marking the beginning of a rich footballing heritage. This vintage poster print is not just a piece of sports memorabilia, but a glimpse into the past, perfect for any football enthusiast's collection.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This historic photograph captures the excitement of the first Football League match between two legendary London clubs, Chelsea Football Club and Woolwich Arsenal, which took place at Stamford Bridge on 9 November 1907. Two years after their founding, Chelsea welcomed Woolwich Arsenal to their newly built home, drawing over 60,000 spectators. In the image, the captains of both teams, Billy Sands of Woolwich Arsenal and Teddy Windridge of Chelsea, shake hands before the game, demonstrating the sportsmanlike conduct and camaraderie that defined the early days of professional football in England. On the right side of the photograph, the focus shifts to the intense action on the pitch, as Chelsea's goalkeeper makes a crucial save. The crowd, packed tightly into Stamford Bridge, watches with bated breath, their anticipation palpable in the air. The atmosphere is electric, as the two teams battle it out for supremacy in the southern half of England. In the end, Chelsea emerged victorious with a 2-1 win, marking an important milestone in the history of both clubs. This photograph is a testament to the passion, dedication, and spirit that have defined English football for over a century.
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