{"product_id":"historic-football-prints-accrington-fc","title":"Historic Football Prints - Accrington FC","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccrington FC – Founder Members of the Football League (1888)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautifully illustrated print celebrates \u003cb\u003eAccrington Football Club\u003c\/b\u003e, one of the \u003cb\u003etwelve founder members of the Football League\u003c\/b\u003e, and a true pioneer of the professional game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepicting football as it was played in its earliest organised form, this artwork captures the spirit, atmosphere, and importance of a club that helped shape the modern game we know today. Accrington played the \u003cb\u003every first Football League match on 8 September 1888\u003c\/b\u003e, making their place in football history unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese prints form part of an ongoing series exploring the \u003cb\u003eorigins and evolution of British football\u003c\/b\u003e, focusing on the clubs, grounds, and players who laid the foundations of the world’s game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned with \u003cb\u003ehistorical respect and visual beauty\u003c\/b\u003e in mind, this is not only for Accrington supporters, but for anyone who values football heritage and the story of how the game was born.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorld Vintage Colours – \u003ci\u003eHistoric Print Series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eHistoric Print Series\u003c\/b\u003e is dedicated to celebrating the formative years of association football through carefully researched, visually authentic artwork. Each print is designed not as a modern reinterpretation, but as a \u003cb\u003ehistorical artefact in print form\u003c\/b\u003e—bringing together period-accurate kits, grounds, typography, and context.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than simple restorations, these works are \u003cb\u003ebespoke historical compositions\u003c\/b\u003e, created to reflect how football was played, watched, and understood in its early decades. Clubs are presented within their social and architectural settings, acknowledging football’s roots in local communities, industry, and civic pride.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery piece in the series is underpinned by original research and primary sources, ensuring accuracy in colour, detail, and chronology. The aim is to offer collectors the opportunity to own a \u003cb\u003etangible connection to football’s past\u003c\/b\u003e—a print that belongs as much in a study or gallery as it does on a supporter’s wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, the Historic Print Series forms a growing visual archive of the game’s origins, celebrating the clubs and competitions that shaped football into the sport we know today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking piece of football history — ideal for collectors, historians, and lovers of our national game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"517\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will only pay shipping\/postage for 1 item, no matter how many items you purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscounts are given for multiple purchases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSize: A3, A4, A5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Sided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePaper: 400gsm premium art stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePrint quality: Museum-grade, high-resolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Unframed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWatermark shown in images does NOT appear on the final print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packaged for safe delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking piece of football history — ideal for collectors, historians, and lovers of our national game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny issues please contact me at \u003ca href=\"mailto:paul@worldvintagecolours.com\"\u003epaul@worldvintagecolours.com\u003c\/a\u003e by clicking the hyperlink and I will get back to you ASAP.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Vintage Colours","offers":[{"title":"A3","offer_id":47270255165632,"sku":"Historic Football Prints - Accrington FC A3","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A4","offer_id":47270255198400,"sku":"Historic Football Prints - Accrington FC A4","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A5","offer_id":47270255231168,"sku":"Historic Football Prints - Accrington FC A5","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/8242\/7840\/files\/A3-Accrington-FounderMember.jpg?v=1769631649","url":"https:\/\/www.worldvintagecolours.com\/products\/historic-football-prints-accrington-fc","provider":"World Vintage Colours","version":"1.0","type":"link"}