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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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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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