{"product_id":"historic-football-prints-queen-of-the-south","title":"Historic Football Prints - Queen Of The South","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen of the South FC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in \u003cb\u003e1919\u003c\/b\u003e, Queen of the South Football Club represents the historic county town of \u003cb\u003eDumfries\u003c\/b\u003e, a place long known as the \u003ci\u003eQueen of the South\u003c\/i\u003e—a title attributed to its beauty, culture, and prominence within southern Scotland. From their home at \u003cb\u003ePalmerston Park\u003c\/b\u003e, the club has carved out a distinctive identity within the Scottish game, built on resilience, community pride, and a fierce loyalty from supporters known as the \u003cb\u003eDoonhamers\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe club’s name itself sets it apart. Unlike most football clubs, which draw their titles from districts, industries, or founders, Queen of the South carries a name rooted in poetry, history, and symbolism. It is a name that resonates far beyond football—and uniquely, beyond sport altogether.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Biblical Reference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen of the South are often humorously—and affectionately—cited as \u003cb\u003ethe only league club in the United Kingdom to be referenced in the Bible\u003c\/b\u003e. The passage appears in the Gospel of \u003cb\u003eLuke 11:31\u003c\/b\u003e, which states:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The Queen of the South shall rise up at the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them…”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe verse does \u003cb\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e refer to Dumfries or the football club, but to the biblical figure known as the \u003cb\u003eQueen of Sheba\u003c\/b\u003e—a powerful and wise monarch who travelled from the southern kingdoms (traditionally associated with Ethiopia or Arabia) to test the wisdom of King Solomon. In scripture, the “Queen of the South” is praised for her discernment, humility, and willingness to seek truth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is this phrase—\u003ci\u003eQueen of the South\u003c\/i\u003e—that has given rise to one of football’s most charming pieces of folklore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Name Like No Other\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the biblical reference is coincidental, it has become an enduring part of the club’s mythology. Over time, it has elevated Queen of the South beyond a simple footballing institution, placing the club’s name within a wider cultural and literary tradition. No other league club can claim such an accidental but remarkable link between sport, scripture, and symbolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor supporters, the reference is worn with humour and pride. It reflects the club’s uniqueness—its refusal to blend into the background—and reinforces the idea that Queen of the South stands apart, not only geographically, but culturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than a century after their formation, Queen of the South remain a club defined by identity:\u003cbr\u003ea proud town, a historic ground, a distinctive nickname, and a name that echoes through history—from the Bible to the terraces of Palmerston Park.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is this rare combination of football heritage and cultural resonance that continues to make Queen of the South one of the most distinctive clubs in the Scottish game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"517\" data-start=\"406\"\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":47258991755456,"sku":"Historic Football Prints - Queen Of The South A3","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A4","offer_id":47258991788224,"sku":"Historic Football Prints - Queen Of The South A4","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A5","offer_id":47258991820992,"sku":"Historic Football Prints - Queen Of The South A5","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/8242\/7840\/files\/A3-QueenOfTheSouthHistoricPrintSeries.jpg?v=1769111761","url":"https:\/\/www.worldvintagecolours.com\/products\/historic-football-prints-queen-of-the-south","provider":"World Vintage Colours","version":"1.0","type":"link"}