The Football History of Charlton Athletic Book
THE BALL DROPS to Duffy in the box, and the 99,000 packed into Wembley hold their breath. It’s the 114th minute of the 1947 FA Cup Final. Charlton, stung by last year’s defeat, know this is their chance. Duffy swings his leg … half-volley! Goal! The net ripples, the Addicks roar, and the fans go wild. After 90 tense minutes and extra time, Charlton Athletic have done it — their first ever FA Cup triumph!
Follow the story of Charlton Athletic through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to the club’s earliest achievements. This edition charts the Addicks’ history — exactly as it was reported at the time.
Featuring:
– Charlton’s first taste of league success, winning the Division 3 South title
– The unforgettable 1947 FA Cup Final triumph at Wembley
– Years in the top flight and the journey through the Premier League era
– Highlights from the latest seasons
Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a Charlton fan, a history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Addicks history ready to be passed on.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Mirror scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
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Origin: Printed in the UK
Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"
Pages: 120+
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.
THE BALL DROPS to Duffy in the box, and the 99,000 packed into Wembley hold their breath. It’s the 114th minute of the 1947 FA Cup Final. Charlton, stung by last year’s defeat, know this is their chance. Duffy swings his leg … half-volley! Goal! The net ripples, the Addicks roar, and the fans go wild. After 90 tense minutes and extra time, Charlton Athletic have done it — their first ever FA Cup triumph!
Follow the story of Charlton Athletic through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to the club’s earliest achievements. This edition charts the Addicks’ history — exactly as it was reported at the time.
Featuring:
– Charlton’s first taste of league success, winning the Division 3 South title
– The unforgettable 1947 FA Cup Final triumph at Wembley
– Years in the top flight and the journey through the Premier League era
– Highlights from the latest seasons
Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a Charlton fan, a history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Addicks history ready to be passed on.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Mirror scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
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Origin: Printed in the UK
Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"
Pages: 120+
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.
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THE BALL DROPS to Duffy in the box, and the 99,000 packed into Wembley hold their breath. It’s the 114th minute of the 1947 FA Cup Final. Charlton, stung by last year’s defeat, know this is their chance. Duffy swings his leg … half-volley! Goal! The net ripples, the Addicks roar, and the fans go wild. After 90 tense minutes and extra time, Charlton Athletic have done it — their first ever FA Cup triumph!
Follow the story of Charlton Athletic through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to the club’s earliest achievements. This edition charts the Addicks’ history — exactly as it was reported at the time.
Featuring:
– Charlton’s first taste of league success, winning the Division 3 South title
– The unforgettable 1947 FA Cup Final triumph at Wembley
– Years in the top flight and the journey through the Premier League era
– Highlights from the latest seasons
Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a Charlton fan, a history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Addicks history ready to be passed on.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Mirror scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
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Origin: Printed in the UK
Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"
Pages: 120+
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.
