The Rugby History of London Wasps Book

€73,95 EUR

The Rugby History of London Wasps Book

Name: The Rugby History of London Wasps Book
Brand: Historic Newspapers
SKU: hn:rugb-lond-wasp:tabloid-colour:hardback
Price: 73.95 GBP
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€73,95 EUR

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FOLLOW the story of London Wasps from 1996 onwards, told through authentic newspaper reports. Relive domestic dominance with multiple Premiership titles in the 2000s, European glory with Heineken Cup victories in 2004 and 2007 and more. Choose a cover and personalise your book with a name and message to create a unique gift.

Recipient's name*

This will be printed on the cover

Recipient's surname

This will be printed on the cover (optional)

Dedication*

This will be printed on the first page. You can use the one we've suggested or write your own.

About this book

TWICKENHAM, the tension is unbearable. The whistle blows … Wasps are Heineken Cup champions 2004! Toulouse beaten, history made! Three years later, 2007, Leicester Tigers fall — European glory again! Premiership dominance follows: 2002/03, 2003/04, 2004/05, three titles in four seasons. Anglo-Welsh Cups added in 1999/2000 and 2005/06. In 2014, the Ricoh Arena becomes home, a new chapter begins …

Follow the story of London Wasps through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports spanning their highs and lows right up to the present day. This edition offers a rich and fascinating insight into the club’s past — exactly as it was reported at the time, giving you a unique window into how events were viewed as they unfolded, and most importantly, by someone who was actually there.

Featuring:

– The move to Loftus Road and transition into the professional era

– Domestic dominance with multiple Premiership titles in the 2000s

– European glory with Heineken Cup victories in 2004 and 2007

– Anglo-Welsh / Powergen Cup successes

– Relocation to the Ricoh Arena in Coventry

– Recent seasons, challenges, and ambitions for the future

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a Wasps fan, a rugby history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of London Wasps history ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Mirror scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.

Size & Quality

Origin: Printed in the UK

Cover: Hardback

Size: Tabloid (29.8 cm x 36.4 cm)

Pages: 140

Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.

How is this book personalised?

Name: first name up to 13 characters, and an optional surname up to 13 characters, printed on the cover.
Gift Box: optional (see image for an example of our gift boxes)
Personal message: use the prewritten dedication, or write one for us to print, which will appear on the first page.

The Rugby History of London Wasps Book FAQs

How long will this book take to arrive?

Each of our orders is printed on demand, made special just for you and the reader you’ve created it for! Typically, it takes 1-3 days for our workshops to receive, make, and finally hand each order over to the postal carriers for delivery.

What name can I enter in the personalisation?

Enter the name as you wish it to be printed on the book. You have a maximum of 13 characters for the first name and surname – which is optional. Please only use standard characters that may be part of someone's name. This include accents. Make sure to double-check your spelling.

Are the pages real, or reproductions of newspapers?

The pages are scans of original newspaper pages. Every effort has been made to clean up scans to make them as clear as possible. In some instances there will be blemishes and the reproduction quality may not be as clear or precise as copying directly from the actual papers itself.

Does the book contain every newspaper article about the team?

If we included every article then the book would be too big to print. We have edited the book to include the most interesting articles about their victories, and defeats, to tell the the full story of the team's history.

Make it personal

Choose the cover colour and add the recipient's name to make the gift personal. Make the book a keepsake a rugby league or rugby union fan, would treasure forever.

Write a dedication

Add a dedication to the first page. Birthday, holiday, special occasion or just because. Whatever the celebration, use our suggestion or write your own personal message.