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Encyclopedia > White Horse Bridge

The White Horse Bridge is the name of the new (2006) footbridge that crosses Wembley Stadium railway station leading up to Wembley Stadium. It is named after the police horse that was used to restore order following a pitch invasion in the 1923 FA Cup final, the first to be held at the old Wembley Stadium. Wembley Stadium railway station is a National Rail station adjacent to Wembley Stadium in north London. ... Old Wembley Stadium (1923-2000) Wembley Stadium is a soccer stadium in Wembley, London, England, which is currently being rebuilt. ... Pitch invasion is an occassion when a crowd of people who are watching a sports game run onto the field, for example to celebrate something or protest about something. ... 1923 (MCMXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... The FA Cups trophy is also known as the FA Cup. ... The White Horse Final is another name for the 1923 FA Cup Final, the first to be played at the new Wembley Stadium (or Empire Stadium as it was known then) in London. ...

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