A Southport Palace Hotel menu signed by the Great Britain Rugby League XIII 5th November 1951, signed on the reverse in ink The Great Britain team we
Hammer:
£32
Estimate:
£50 - £80
That’s a wrap! We've reached the end of the auction and we’re busy tying up final bids behind the scenes. Thanks for being part of it — we’ll be in touch soon.
A Southport Palace Hotel menu signed by the Great Britain Rugby League XIII 5th November 1951, signed on the reverse in ink The Great Britain team were staying in Southport during the three Test Match series with New Zealand. Moreover, they were training for the 2nd Test at Station Road, Swinton, on 10th November 1951 which was the first time that a rugby league match had been broadcast (BBC) on British television. Viewers witnessed an exciting match with a last-minute penalty sealing a 20-19 victory for the home side. not illustrated