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Man protesting against playing of football during WW1
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Man protesting against playing of football during WW1
Frederick Nicholas Charrington (a member of the brewing family) protesting against the playing of football during the First World War. He seized his opportunity during half-time at Fulham football ground. He believed that it was cowardly for men to be paid to play football while other men were fighting on the Western Front -- professional players could only join the armed forces if their clubs agreed to cancel their contracts. Date: September 1914
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In this evocative photograph, Frederick Nicholas Charrington, a prominent member of the Charrington brewing family, is seen protesting against the playing of football during the First World War. The image was captured at Fulham Football Ground in London during September 1914, as the country was gripped by the early days of the Great War. Charrington, who was deeply troubled by the contrast between the leisurely pursuit of sports and the brutal realities of the Western Front, seized his opportunity during half-time to voice his strong opinion. At the time, professional football players were unable to join the armed forces without the consent of their clubs. Charrington believed it was cowardly for men to be paid to play football while other men were risking their lives in the trenches. His passionate protest against the game reflected the growing sentiment that sports and recreation were frivolous pursuits during wartime. The photograph captures the intensity of Charrington's conviction, as he stands in the midst of the crowd, pointing angrily towards the football pitch. His determined expression and the banner he holds aloft, which reads "No Football During the War," serve as powerful symbols of the national mood during this period. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by ordinary people during the First World War and the complex relationship between war, sport, and national identity. This photograph, taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, offers a unique insight into the social and historical context of the early 20th century, and the profound impact that war had on the collective consciousness of a nation.
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