North Shields v Gateshead 1951 – Reserves

The Story Behind This North Shields v Gateshead Reserves Programme

25 August 1951 is the date on this football programme from North Shields v Gateshead Reserves. Items like this from 1951 turn up far less often than you might think, which makes it a welcome find for collectors of either side. Whether you collect a single club or the wider world of football memorabilia, this is a genuine original worth adding to the shelf.

Trivia

• The 1950s saw England beaten 6-3 at Wembley by Hungary in 1953 – their first home defeat by a side from outside the British Isles.

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