In 1922, Town played at Brighton in a 2nd Round F. A. Cup tie, on their way to the victorious final against Preston North End. The game, played on 28th January, was a 0-0 draw, with Town going on to win the replay 2-0. This postcard shows hundreds of Brighton fans crammed cheek by jowl, and incredibly, there are hats as far as the eye can see. I've looked very hard, and cannot find one face without a hat! There are at least four women in here, a few sailors and several soldiers too!

Handwritten pencil notes on the back identify the date of the game, the score, and the attendance of 22, 241.

I am almost certain that this postcard is dated 1922 and that the tram was decorated to celebrate the FA Cup win against Preston North End. The Town anthem 'SMILE AWHILE' was a hit in this year, and the slogan 'NOW TOWN' was used in programmes of the 1922 season.

(This postcard has been reproduced on page 79 of '100 Years : All That's Worth Knowing; Facts & Photos'')

An excellent view of the decorated omnibus used to transport the players back from the railway station after the FA Cup win of 1922 (Town beat Preston 1-0 in the last Cup Final to be staged at Stamford Bridge before the move to Wembley the following year.)

Whilst 'BRAVO TOWN' is evident on the front, not very clear across this near side top, are the words "1920 SMILE AWHILE; 1922 STILL SMILING"

(This postcard has been reproduced on page 37 of '99 Years & Counting: Stats and Stories')

Photographed prior to the erection of the barrel-style wooden roof 'Cowshed' end at Leeds Road, we see a collection of gentlemen - and, presumably, their offspring - filling the goalmouth. As the Cowshed was put up in the summer of 1929, we can guess that this date might be correct.

It has been suggested that 4th from the left is J. H. Rayner, a Town Director and former referee, but this is not confirmed and I am, as yet, unable to identify anyone else on this postcard.

Anonymous postcard, 1926

An unusual real photographic postcard in that it shows tram number 78 decked out in celebration NOT of Town's Triple Championship success of 1926, but that of the Reserve Team, who won the Central League Championship in the same year. 'BRAVO TOWN' is again evident on the top deck, with the 'Stiffs' success denoted below.

This anonymous postcard features captains shaking hands from four consecutive F. A. Cup Finals, namely Blackburn Rovers vs Town (1928), Bolton v Portsmouth (1929), Arsenal v Town (1930) and WBA v Birmingham (1931). The card was produced to advertise the fact that the same brand/type of football was used for each of the games. The 1928 game shows Clem Stephenson shaking hands with Healless the Blackburn captain, whilst the 1930 scene depicts Tommy Wilson carrying out the duties. As a point of interest, that's Ned Barkas (ex-Town player of 1921-28) doing the honours for Birmingham in 1931!

Dawn Cover Productions, 1993

The painting shows Ex-LNER Locomotive B17 No. 61653 named "Huddersfield Town" passing close to Leeds Road ground, the home of Huddersfield Town AFC from 1910 to 1994. One of a batch of locomotives named after Football Clubs, "Huddersfield Town" entered service in April 1936 and was withdrawn in January 1960.

This is No. 13 in a series of paintings featuring Locomotives named after Football Clubs. The first edition is limited to 5000 postcards. Artwork by G. S. Cooper, Transport Artist.

Dawn Cover Productions, 1993

The painting shows the new Alfred McAlpine Stadium where Huddersfield Town play. The Stadium was officially opened on 5th August 1995 when Huddersfield Town (just promoted) played Blackburn Rovers, the FA Carling Premiership Champions.

.This is No. 2 in a series of paintings featuring different clubs, events and celebrities in Football. The first edition is limited to 5000 postcards. Artwork by G. S. Cooper.

Stuart Clarke 'The Homes Of Football' series

1096. "Leeds Road At Twilight"

Huddersfield Town 1993.

Stuart Clarke 'The Homes Of Football' series

1416. "New Home On The Horizon"

Huddersfield Town 1994.

Anonymous postcard, c1994

The new Alfred McAlpine Stadium, which has now staged its first games. It was opened in August 1994. Stadium final completion: 1995.

Four postcards produced by the club itself to celebrate the end of the millennium

What a pity they couldn't spell Denis Law's name correctly ...

A couple of strange ones!

Two lovely views of Trieste in Italy, but these are no ordinary tourist postcards - they were written by former Town player Alf Lythgoe to two budding footballers back in dear old Blighty!

This one, addressed to Master Kenneth Duff, reads ...

"Dear Kenneth,

Many thanks for your interesting letter. Do you think you could find me one of those cigarette card photos of me and give it to Sam to send to me so that I may show it to the boys here. I am trying to teach 80 boys how to play football in the English manner. There are no crows or sparrows here but grey wood-pidgeons (sic) fly around my house all day.

Best wishes

A. P. Lythgoe"

This postcard is addressed to Master Albert Lea, and reads ...

"Dear Albert,

Many thanks for your letter and I hope you succeed in your ambition to become a prominent footballer. But remember, that, the same as a Top-class musician you must learn the fundamentals first. The boys here are full of enthusiasm but the grounds they play on are not conductive (sic) to good football. Most of them are built from Quarries and with so many matches being played on them , they are down to their rock bases almost. 110 teams share 5 grounds in this area. The first match on each Sunday starts at around 8 AM and matches follow continually all day long.

Best wishes,

A. P. Lythgoe"

The fact that there is no postmark, stamp or even completed address on either postcard suggests that neither was ever actually posted. I also presume that Lythgoe must have been retired out in Italy when these postcards were written; he left Town in late1938 to return to Stockport County from whence he had come in the first place. He left there in 1939 and then went on to manage Altrincham in the non-league in 1953-1955, so perhaps these cards date from soon after then? Or perhaps in the 1939-1953 period? He died in 1967, aged 60.

I am greatly indebted to Dawn Melsom for sending me these two cards (Keep 'em coming, please!)

Anonymous postcard

"Huddersfield The Galpharm Stadium"

No other details whatsoever, but the date must be after July 31st 2004, as that's when the stadium changed its name from the McAlpine.

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