John Oram's photos with the keyword: Arsenal

The Arsenal official programme from Saturday 7 January 1956 has particular resonance for me although it predates me by several months. My partner of 38 years comes from Bedford and has supported Arsenal for many years. Funny, isn't it, how the strangest threads run through the most ordinary of lives? The FA Cup 3rd round match at Highbury ended in a 2-2 draw. Arsenal later beat Bedford 2-1 in the replay after Bedord led 1-0. A British Pathé video of the replay on Thursday 12 January 1956 can be seen here . The attendance at the small ground is enormous and the dress of the crowd, albeit on a cold January day, is a history lesson in itself. 200_2_P1070351

The clock at the south end of the Emirates Stadium was introduced in 2010. The original clock from Highbury is now outside the new stadium and a half-sized replica by Smith of Derby is to be found in the Diamond Club there. 200_2_P1070353

Wall art at the Emirates Stadium commemorates Arsenal's first double in 1971. This was achieved with, first, a 1-0 victory over Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Monday 3 May 1971 in the then League Division 1 followed by a 2-1 victory against Liverpool at Wembley in the FA Cup Final of that year five days later. 200_2_P1070347

Wall art at the Emirates Stadium commemorating Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Parma in the 1994 European Cup Winners' Cup Final. The match was held at Parken Stadium, Copenhagen on 4 May 1994 and Alan Smith scored the winning goal. 200_2_P1070342

Detail of the statue of Herbert Chapman (Arsenal Manager 1925-1934) outside Emirates Stadium. 200_2_P1070341

Detail of the statue of Herbert Chapman (Arsenal Manager 1925-1934) outside Emirates Stadium. 200_2_P1070338M

Where the past meets the present The statue of Herbert Chapman (Arsenal Manager 1925-1934) outside Emirates Stadium. 200_2_P1070340

The Arsenal Football Club crest across the years, Emirates Stadium. 200_2_P1070354C