{"product_id":"innes-heritage-hull-rlfc-supporters-bus-1950s-60x30in-canvas-print","title":"Innes Heritage Hull RLFC Supporters Bus 1952 60x30in Canvas Print","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/donald-innes-heritage-prints\"\u003eDonald Innes Heritage Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotographer: Donald Innes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHull RLFC Supporters Bus, 1952\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable 1952 heritage photograph captures a busload of Hull RLFC supporters travelling across Yorkshire to follow a major Rugby League fixture. At the heart of the scene, a placard identifies \u003cem\u003eVersatile Bob and His Boulevard Club's Rag Time Band\u003c\/em\u003e, while hand-painted signs call out “Up the Airlie Birds” and “Up the Cream”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Airlie Birds is the historic nickname for Hull F.C., Hull Rugby League Football Club. The name comes from Airlie Street, the road beside The Boulevard, the club's former home from 1895 until 2002. This image captures the wider culture of Hull supporters travelling together to follow the sport, on this occasion travelling to Huddersfield to watch Wigan play Bradford Northern in the 1951\/52 Championship Final. Wigan won 13-6. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDuring the 1951\/52 season, Hull FC finished \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e3rd\u003c\/span\u003e in the Northern Rugby League table. They qualified for the Championship playoffs but were knocked out before reaching the final, which explains why those travelling supporters were heading to watch the top-tier playoff action involving Bradford. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHull FC were successful, however on other occasions and won the British Rugby League Championship \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e7 times\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Hull's local transport and sporting history, “the Creams” refers to the distinctive cream-and-crimson buses operated by Hull Corporation Transport. During major sporting events and away games, these municipal buses were regularly chartered as special supporter transport, carrying crowds of fans across Yorkshire and creating a striking sight on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith supporters gathered beside their bus, the image captures the camaraderie, character and anticipation of a postwar rugby league excursion. The smart clothes, musical instruments and lively placards bring the atmosphere of match day vividly to life, making this a distinctive piece of Hull sporting history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the Donald Innes Heritage Collection, the historic photograph has been reproduced as fine art canvas. At 60 × 30 inches, its wide format makes a striking statement in a living room, games room, hallway or sports-focused interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric 1952 photograph of Hull RLFC supporters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHull F.C., historically known as the Airlie Birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHull Corporation Transport's cream-and-crimson “Creams” supporter buses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacard featuring Versatile Bob and His Boulevard Club's Rag Time Band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal signs reading “Up the Airlie Birds” and “Up the Cream”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted on fine art canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 60 × 30in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/donald-innes-heritage-prints\"\u003eDonald Innes Heritage Prints collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Donald Innes Heritage Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58503673643391,"sku":"A705_Hull_FC_Supporters_Club _1952_60x30","price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/2347\/8042\/files\/Innes_Heritage_Hull_RLFC_Supporters_Bus_1952_60x30in_Canvas_Print_01.jpg?v=1790246402","url":"https:\/\/www.innes.co.uk\/products\/innes-heritage-hull-rlfc-supporters-bus-1950s-60x30in-canvas-print","provider":"Innes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}