Charrington's Map & Guide to London Football Grounds

A Rare Historic Map of London’s Football Clubs and Pubs | Published 1932

Step into the heart of London’s football culture in the early 1930s with this remarkably rare and historically significant map, originally published by Charrington Brewery for the 1931/32 season. More than just a guide to football grounds, this map offers a fascinating glimpse into a time when breweries, pubs, and football clubs were deeply woven into the social fabric of London’s neighbourhoods.

⚽ A Unique Snapshot of London’s Football Landscape

• Football Clubs Marked with Green Flags: Featuring the locations of 13 London football clubs, including storied giants like Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and West Ham United, alongside lesser-known teams such as Clapton Orient (today’s Leyton Orient) and Toby FC, Charrington Brewery’s own company team.

• Wembley Stadium Included: Then as now, Wembley was a centrepiece of English football culture, and is highlighted on the map.

• Charrington Pubs Marked with Black Flags: The map thoughtfully shows the nearest Charrington pubs to each ground, presenting a perfect opportunity to retrace the steps of match-going supporters from nearly a century ago.

🍻 A Brewery at the Heart of London’s Sporting Life

Charrington’s Mile End Brewery—marked on the map and in operation until 1975—stood as an East End landmark for generations. Whether you supported West Ham United (as many brewery workers did) or any of London’s other storied clubs, Charrington’s pubs were gathering places for football fans long before modern stadium bars and corporate boxes.

While Charrington’s remaining pubs were sold off in 2000, a handful of those named on the map—like the King’s Arms in Fulham and the Greyhound in Peckham—are still pulling pints today. This offers modern fans a rare chance to connect with the city’s footballing past on a historical pub crawl, blending sporting history with real-world exploration.

🎯 A Beautifully Crafted Reproduction

To ensure this piece of London sporting history lives on, we’ve carefully reproduced this vintage map in multiple premium formats:

• Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm): Ideal for framing under glass—clean, crisp, and archival-grade quality.

• 80-Micron Gloss Laminated: Our true encapsulation laminate allows you to draw on the map with whiteboard markers or apply map dots to trace pub crawls, stadium visits, or research notes.

• 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas: Printed using pigment-based inks for exceptional fade resistance and colour clarity, the canvas option turns this historic piece into an art-quality display ready for any wall.

For the laminated and canvas version,s we offer the option to add wooden hang rollers in a natural lacquered timber finish, with a hanging cord attached for easy installation.

Note: Please allow ten working days for delivery of hang-railed maps, as these are individually assembled by our framer.

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✅ Why Choose This Map?

🎯 Perfect For

• Football Fans & Collectors: Celebrate your love of the game with a rare piece of London football history.

• Historians & Researchers: A valuable tool in studying urban culture, breweries, and the social history of London.

• Pubs & Clubs: Decorate walls with an authentic nod to your establishment’s historic ties to the beautiful game.

• Home & Office Décor: A unique and engaging talking point—ideal for studies, games rooms, or boardrooms.

Bring the vibrant, storied world of 1930s London football back to life with this beautiful reproduction of Charrington’s Map & Guide—where every green and black flag tells a story of the city’s enduring passion for football, pubs, and community.