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South Wales Echo - Front Page January 29 1963 - Cardiff Arms Park as the Welsh National
South Wales Echo - Front Page January 29 1963 - Cardiff Arms Park as the Welsh National Stadium. A new ground for club rugby on the present Arms Park cricket site. A County Cricket Ground, plus hockey and rugby pitches in Sophia Gardens. These are the main proposals in a bold plan revealed today by Cardiff Athletic Club a plan which would give Wales its wickenham, uniquely placed in the heart of the capital city. The whole concept was put before Cardiff City Council, sitting as a general purposes committee, this afternoon. They must give approval to leasing part of Sophia Gardens to the Athletic Club before the project receives the consideration of the Welsh Rugby Union. If the WRU approve, it is of course, for them to decide how the Arms Park main stadium would be developed. The plan put before the city council today by the Cardiff Athletic Club are a suggestion of what might happen. The Cardiff club are willing to give up their birthright at the Cardiff Arms Park in a bid to retain the world-famous arena as the national rugby ground of Wales. They see the plan as the only way of keeping international rugby in the capital in the face of WRU investigations to build a national stadium in Bridgend
South Wales Echo
Mirrorpix
Wales
Media ID 21924688
© Mirrorpix
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse range. This captivating piece features the South Wales Echo front page from January 29, 1963, marking the opening of Cardiff Arms Park as the new Welsh National Stadium. Relive the history of rugby in Wales with this authentic and intriguing print from Mirrorpix, part of the Memory Lane Prints collection. Perfect for rugby enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates a piece of nostalgia. Order now and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 36.9cm (23.4" x 14.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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South Wales Echo - Front Page January 29,1963 - Cardiff Arms Park: A Vision for Welsh Rugby's Future". This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to a significant moment in Welsh sporting history. The front page of the South Wales Echo on January 29,1963, showcases an ambitious plan proposed by the Cardiff Athletic Club that could forever change the landscape of rugby in Wales. The photograph captures the excitement and anticipation surrounding this groundbreaking proposal. The plan suggests transforming the current Arms Park cricket site into a new national stadium for club rugby, while relocating county cricket matches and creating hockey and rugby pitches in Sophia Gardens. This bold vision aims to establish a world-class facility uniquely situated at the heart of Cardiff. To make this dream a reality, approval from both Cardiff City Council and the Welsh Rugby Union is required. The Cardiff Athletic Club is willing to relinquish their rights at Cardiff Arms Park in order to preserve its status as Wales' iconic rugby ground. They view this plan as vital for keeping international rugby within the capital city amidst discussions about constructing a national stadium in Bridgend. As we gaze upon this historic image, we are reminded of how sport has always been intertwined with community pride and identity. It serves as a testament to the unwavering dedication of those who strive to elevate their beloved sport and ensure its lasting legacy for generations to come.
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