{"id":15683,"date":"2014-11-24T12:17:00","date_gmt":"2014-11-24T12:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/?p=15683"},"modified":"2014-11-24T12:17:00","modified_gmt":"2014-11-24T12:17:00","slug":"the-hand-painted-and-hand-made-signs-of-harrow-borough-fc-north-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/the-hand-painted-and-hand-made-signs-of-harrow-borough-fc-north-london\/","title":{"rendered":"The hand-painted and hand made signs of Harrow Borough FC, north London"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/harrow-borough-signs-01.jpg\" alt=\"The hand-painted signs of Harrow Borough FC, north London, Sat 22nd November 2014\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In line with the fan-run, no-budget, slightly ramshackle ethos, there&#8217;s often plenty of home-made and hand painted signs to be found around the grounds of lower league football teams.<\/p>\n<p>At Harrow Borough &#8211; where the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.brixtonbuzz.com\/2014\/11\/harrow-borough-overwhelmed-by-dominant-dulwich-hamlet-sat-22nd-nov-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">mighty Dulwich Hamlet emerged 3-1 victors on Saturday<\/a> &#8211; there&#8217;s a selection that&#8217;s a bit more creative than most. Here&#8217;s some photos:<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/harrow-borough-signs-08.jpg\" alt=\"The hand-painted signs of Harrow Borough FC, north London, Sat 22nd November 2014\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That is a very large finger indeed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/harrow-borough-signs-09.jpg\" alt=\"The hand-painted signs of Harrow Borough FC, north London, Sat 22nd November 2014\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brixtonbuzz.com\/images\/harrow-dulwich-hamlet-25.jpg\" alt=\"Harrow Borough 3 Dulwich Hamlet 1, Earlsmead Stadium, South Harrow, London 7th September 2013\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All those pin marks are statement to a well used notice board.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/harrow-borough-signs-04.jpg\" alt=\"The hand-painted signs of Harrow Borough FC, north London, Sat 22nd November 2014\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The portals to the ground are flung upon. Soon the turnstiles will be rattling to the sound of a grand total of 204 fans (mainly Dulwich Hamlet) rattling through, all seeking their Saturday afternoon lower league fix.<\/p>\n<p>Older blog readers will recall that my Saturdays used to be filled following Cardiff City\u00a0around the country, but after my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/goodbye-cardiff-city-fc-a-long-life-fan-finds-salvation-in-the-lower-leagues\/\" target=\"_blank\">passion was rebranded out of me, couresty of a nightmare corporate takeover<\/a>, I&#8217;ve never had so much fun at football as I find at Dulwich Hamlet games.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/harrow-borough-signs-10.jpg\" alt=\"The hand-painted signs of Harrow Borough FC, north London, Sat 22nd November 2014\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Upcoming fixtures conveniently pinned up by the entrance.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/harrow-borough-signs-11.jpg\" alt=\"The hand-painted signs of Harrow Borough FC, north London, Sat 22nd November 2014\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Detail showing admirable recycling.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/harrow-borough-signs-05.jpg\" alt=\"The hand-painted signs of Harrow Borough FC, north London, Sat 22nd November 2014\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230;is the word, is the word that you heard.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/harrow-borough-signs-06.jpg\" alt=\"The hand-painted signs of Harrow Borough FC, north London, Sat 22nd November 2014\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Impressive calligraphy skills.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/harrow-borough-signs-07.jpg\" alt=\"The hand-painted signs of Harrow Borough FC, north London, Sat 22nd November 2014\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/harrow-borough-signs-12.jpg\" alt=\"The hand-painted signs of Harrow Borough FC, north London, Sat 22nd November 2014\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Discarded signs. Back in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.brixtonbuzz.com\/2013\/09\/its-grim-up-north-dulwich-hamlet-lose-1-3-at-harrow-borough-7th-sept-2013\/\" target=\"_blank\">September last year<\/a>, the Harrow tube roundel-style board was on\u00a0full display (below):<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brixtonbuzz.com\/images\/harrow-dulwich-hamlet-38.jpg\" alt=\"Harrow Borough 3 Dulwich Hamlet 1, Earlsmead Stadium, South Harrow, London 7th September 2013\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/harrow-borough-signs-13.jpg\" alt=\"The hand-painted signs of Harrow Borough FC, north London, Sat 22nd November 2014\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A piece of paper attached by a rubber band reveals that there&#8217;s been a price change on the programmes. Compare to the scene <a href=\"http:\/\/www.brixtonbuzz.com\/2013\/09\/its-grim-up-north-dulwich-hamlet-lose-1-3-at-harrow-borough-7th-sept-2013\/\" target=\"_blank\">last year<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brixtonbuzz.com\/images\/harrow-dulwich-hamlet-21.jpg\" alt=\"Harrow Borough 3 Dulwich Hamlet 1, Earlsmead Stadium, South Harrow, London 7th September 2013\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/harrow-borough-signs-14.jpg\" alt=\"The hand-painted signs of Harrow Borough FC, north London, Sat 22nd November 2014\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another splendid example of clear and concise typography.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/harrow-borough-signs-15.jpg\" alt=\"The hand-painted signs of Harrow Borough FC, north London, Sat 22nd November 2014\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hand-written fixtures list and league table.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/harrow-borough-signs-16.jpg\" alt=\"The hand-painted signs of Harrow Borough FC, north London, Sat 22nd November 2014\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Harrow Borough regulars will note that the tea bar sign has been repainted since the last season.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brixtonbuzz.com\/images\/harrow-dulwich-hamlet-13.jpg\" alt=\"Harrow Borough 3 Dulwich Hamlet 1, Earlsmead Stadium, South Harrow, London 7th September 2013\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In this Sept 2013 view, you will note that the sign reads, &#8220;Hot Food. Tea Bar.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Come 2014, and the italics have been deemed out of fashion and there&#8217;s now linkage between the Hot Food <em><strong>&amp;<\/strong><\/em> Tea Bar.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/harrow-borough-signs-17.jpg\" alt=\"The hand-painted signs of Harrow Borough FC, north London, Sat 22nd November 2014\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>See a full <a href=\"http:\/\/www.brixtonbuzz.com\/2014\/11\/harrow-borough-overwhelmed-by-dominant-dulwich-hamlet-sat-22nd-nov-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">match report here<\/a>. Dulwich Hamlet are at home this Saturday to Kingstonian &#8211; I&#8217;ll be there!<\/p>\n<h2>Get behind the\u00a0<strong>Hamlet!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.net\/forums\/threads\/harrow-borough-vs-dhfc-22-november.329404\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chat about the Harrow vs Hamlet game on the forum<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pitchero.com\/clubs\/dulwichhamlet\/news\/harrow-borough-1-3-dulwich-hamlet-1334743.html\" target=\"_blank\">Official match report<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.urban75.net\/forums\/forums\/dulwich-hamlet-fc.93\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dulwich Hamlet FC forum<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brixtonbuzz.com\/2013\/10\/dulwich-hamlet-fc-songbook-the-great-chants-from-champion-hill\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Dulwich Hamlet FC songbook \u2013 the great chants from Champion Hill<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dulwichhamlet.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">All the photos and match reports at dulwichhamlet.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Dulwich Hamlet info:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pitchero.com\/clubs\/dulwichhamlet\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dulwich Hamlet Football Club<\/a><br \/>\nChampion Hill Stadium<br \/>\nEdgar Kail Way<br \/>\nEast Dulwich<br \/>\nLONDON<br \/>\nSE22 8BD<br \/>\nTel: 020 7274 8707<br \/>\n[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/preview#!q=Dulwich+Hamlet+Football+Club%2C+Edgar+Kail+Way%2C+London&amp;data=!4m15!2m14!1m13!1s0x48760385582a92d1%3A0x90ceee438455769a!3m8!1m3!1d5083749!2d-2.3278149!3d52.8382005!3m2!1i1256!2i791!4f13.1!4m2!3d51.461667!4d-0.084268\" target=\"_blank\">Map location<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In line with the fan-run, no-budget, slightly ramshackle ethos, there&#8217;s often plenty of home-made and hand painted signs to be found around the grounds of lower league football teams. 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