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Description: | This press advertisement was issued by the Underground in February 1928. It formed part of a series to promote the city's leisure attractions. They were designed by the prolific artist Edward Bawden. This one advertises London's football grounds, other subjects included 'Art Galleries', 'The Theatre', 'Dancing' and 'Music'.
The pen and ink illustration shows spectators at a football match. Bawden had never been to a match before, so he made a special trip to make sure he portrayed the scene accurately.
The text gives travel details to London clubs. Each team is referred to by its common nickname, such as 'Spurs' for Tottenham, the 'Pensioners' for Chelsea and the 'Gunners' for Arsenal. The punning caption below reads 'Your favourites need your support. Reach your goal by Underground'. | Format: | image/jpeg | Publisher: | London Transport Museum | Rights holder: | Transport for London | Subjects: | Leisure Sport | Source: | London Transport Museum | Identifier: | http://www.20thcenturylondon.org.uk/rser... | Language: | en-GB | Format: | image/jpeg | Go to resource |
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