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Prices for the 1966 World Cup tournament in England are quoted by bookmakers Joe Coral at
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Prices for the 1966 World Cup tournament in England are quoted by bookmakers Joe Coral at
Prices for the 1966 World Cup tournament in England are quoted by bookmakers Joe Coral at their head offices in Regent Street. Pat Aiken, 21, of Bermondsey chalks up the odds. 6th January 1966
Tom King
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
England
W0267
Media ID 21726599
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In this print captured by Tom King, we are transported back to the year 1966, a time when excitement and anticipation filled the air as England prepared to host the prestigious World Cup tournament. The image showcases bookmakers Joe Coral's head offices on Regent Street, where prices for the highly anticipated event were being quoted. As if frozen in time, we see Pat Aiken, a young man of just 21 years old from Bermondsey, diligently chalk up the odds on a blackboard. This snapshot perfectly encapsulates the essence of that era - an era characterized by its love for football and gambling. The atmosphere is palpable as one can almost feel the buzz and energy emanating from within those walls. It serves as a reminder of how sports betting has long been intertwined with our passion for competitive games. The photograph not only captures a moment in history but also represents an entire generation's unwavering enthusiasm for their favorite teams and players. It offers us a glimpse into a world before technology dominated our lives; where bookies played an integral role in shaping public opinion about sporting events. Tom King's skillful composition transports us back to an exciting time when hopes were high and dreams were born on football fields across England. This remarkable image is not just about odds or numbers; it is about capturing human emotions tied to sport - hope, anticipation, camaraderie - all beautifully preserved through this timeless photograph from Memory Lane Prints.
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