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London schoolboys leave for Russia. To meet Finnish boys in football match
London schoolboys leave for Russia. To meet Finnish boys in football match.
The first party of British schoolboys to visit the USSR, twenty boys from from the Barnsbury Central School, Islington, left Kings Cross Station, London, on their way to Russia.
They are to visit Copenhagen and Helsingfora, where they will meet a team of Finnish boys who have taken the name Arsenal in a football match. The London schoolboys are taking a football autographed by every member of the Arsenal team, and at the end of the match the British Minister in Finland will present the ball to the Finnish boys.
Photo shows, the party of schoolboys carrying the autographed football, on the front of the engine at Kings Cross, before departure.
8 April 1936
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Media ID 11300937
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience history with our exclusive Media Storehouse Poster Print of "London Schoolboys Leave for Russia" by TopFoto.co.uk. This captivating image, titled "To meet Finnish boys in football match," showcases a significant moment as the first party of British schoolboys embark on a journey to the USSR in 1948. With twenty boys from Barnsbury Central School, Islington, this photograph is a unique piece of history. Bring the past to life and add character to any room with our high-quality poster print.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 54.6cm x 42cm (21.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This vintage photo captures a significant moment in history as London schoolboys embark on a groundbreaking journey to Russia. In 1936, twenty boys from Barnsbury Central School in Islington set off from Kings Cross Station, carrying an autographed football gifted by the Arsenal team. Their destination: the Soviet Union. Before reaching their final stop, these adventurous youngsters were scheduled to visit Copenhagen and Helsingfora where they would meet Finnish boys representing Arsenal in a thrilling football match. The anticipation is palpable as the British Minister in Finland will present the ball to their Finnish counterparts at the end of the game. The image showcases this spirited group of schoolboys proudly posing with their cherished football on the front of a steam train engine at Kings Cross Station. Dressed smartly in caps and exuding youthful energy, they symbolize camaraderie and sportsmanship across borders during a time when international relations were complex. This photograph not only encapsulates an extraordinary sporting event but also serves as a testament to cultural exchange and diplomacy between nations during Europe's interwar period. Preserved through black and white monochrome tones, it stands as a poignant reminder of an era known for its golden age of train travel and historic milestones that transcend generations.
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