1923 Gallery

Wembley Cup Final 1923 EPW008545

WEMBLEY STADIUM, London. The first Wembley FA Cup Final was marked by disorderly scenes. Before the match a massive crowd outside the stadium rushed the gates, burst the barriers and swarmed on to the pitch. Kick-off was delayed for 45 minutes as mounted police encouraged people to move behind the touchlines. It was estimated that 200, 000 fans had squeezed into Wembley. Bolton beat West Ham 2-0. Aerial photograph taken on 28th April 1923 (taken from a copy negative). Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

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