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A horse drawn carriage of spectators off to see the FA Cup Final at Crystal Palace in 1911
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A horse drawn carriage of spectators off to see the FA Cup Final at Crystal Palace in 1911
A horse drawn carriage of spectators off to see the FA Cup Final at Crystal Palace in 1911. Passing the Houses of Parliament, Westminster It was contested by Bradford City and Newcastle United resulting resulted in a goalless draw at Crystal Palace, replayed at Old Trafford. 22/04/1911
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In this print from The Northcliffe Collection, we are transported back in time to the year 1911. A horse-drawn carriage filled with eager spectators is making its way towards Crystal Palace, where the highly anticipated FA Cup Final is about to take place. As the carriage passes by the iconic Houses of Parliament in Westminster, one can only imagine the excitement and anticipation that fills the air. The final match was contested between Bradford City and Newcastle United, two formidable teams vying for football glory. However, fate had a different plan as neither team managed to score a goal during regular playtime at Crystal Palace. This resulted in a thrilling replay at Old Trafford that would determine who would lift the coveted trophy. This photograph captures not just a moment frozen in time but also evokes feelings of nostalgia and historic significance. It allows us to glimpse into an era when horse-drawn carriages were still a common mode of transportation and football was rapidly gaining popularity as a sport. As we admire this remarkable piece of archival history, it serves as a reminder of how far we have come since then. Football has evolved into an international phenomenon watched by millions around the world. Yet amidst all these changes, there is something enchanting about looking back on moments like these – when passion for sport united people from all walks of life. So let us cherish this snapshot from our past; let it transport us back to those cobblestone streets lined with excited fans eagerly awaiting their team's triumph or defeat. Let it remind us that even though times change, some things remain timeless – like our love for football and our shared memories etched forever in photographs such as these.
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