Ladies Football, 1895: the North Team
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Ladies Football, 1895: the North Team
The North Team, representing North London, who played the opening match of the British Ladies Football Club to a crowd of 10, 000 at Nightingale Lane Ground, Crouch End. Back row from left to right: Miss Lynn, Miss Nettie J. Honeyball(Captain), Miss Williams, Miss Edwards, Miss Ide. Front row from from left to right: Miss Coupland, Miss Fenn, Miss Gilbert, Miss Smith, Miss Thiere, Miss Biggs. Miss Ide appears in conventional attire, while the other ladies are dressed for the game.
1895
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This photograph captures the North Team, the first British Ladies Football Club to take the field in an opening match, held at Nightingale Lane Ground in Crouch End, North London, in 1895. The team, comprised of ten determined women, posed for the cameras before the game, attracting a crowd of 10,000 spectators. In the back row, from left to right, we find Miss Lynn, Miss Nettie J. Honeyball (Captain), Miss Williams, Miss Edwards, and Miss Ide. Miss Ide stands out in conventional Victorian attire, while her teammates donned costumes more befitting the sport they were about to play. In the front row, from left to right, are Miss Coupland, Miss Fenn, Miss Gilbert, Miss Smith, Miss Thiere, and Miss Biggs. The women's football movement of the late 1800s was a testament to the growing push for gender equality in sports. The game, which was gaining popularity among men, was initially met with skepticism when women began to participate. However, these intrepid ladies, dressed in blouses, skirts, and knickerbockers, proved that they were just as capable as their male counterparts. Miss Honeyball, the team captain, led her team with determination and grace. She wore a protective jersey and shin pads, signaling her commitment to the game. Her teammates, too, were well-prepared, with Miss Gilbert and Miss Thiere donning pads and Miss Biggs and Miss Fenn wearing protective caps. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the courage and determination of these early female footballers who paved the way for future generations to enjoy the sport they loved.
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