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Canvas Print : Baden Powell and Charles Burgess Fry
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Baden Powell and Charles Burgess Fry
General Baden Powell and Charles Burgess Fry sitting in the back of an open car. At this time Fry (who is best remembered as a cricketer) had just taken command of the training ship Mercury at Hamble, Hampshire, a nautical school primarily designed to prepare boys for service in the Royal Navy
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Media ID 4413528
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Baden Bowler Burgess Command Convertible Cricketer Flat Hamble Hampshire Mercury Nautical Powell Prepare
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring history to life with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image features Sir Baden Powell and Charles Burgess Fry, captured in an iconic moment as they sit in the back of an open car. The photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique glimpse into the past. Our premium canvas prints are meticulously crafted using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail. Transform any space into a gallery with this inspiring and intriguing piece of history. Order yours today and create a timeless addition to your home or office décor."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, taken in 1911, we find Baden Powell, the renowned British Army general and founder of the Scout Movement, and Charles Burgess Fry, a distinguished cricketer and naval officer, seated in the back of an open car. At the time of this image, Fry had recently assumed command of the Mercury, a training ship based at Hamble, Hampshire. The Mercury was a nautical school designed to prepare boys for service in the Royal Navy. Both men are dressed in the uniforms of their respective roles. General Powell wears his iconic peaked Scout cap, while Fry dons the cap and bowler hat of a naval officer. Their relaxed posture and friendly expressions suggest a comfortable camaraderie between the two men. The open-top car, a popular mode of transport during the Edwardian era, adds to the historical context of the photograph. The flat, expansive landscape of Hamble and the clear blue sky create a sense of openness and freedom, fitting for an educational institution that focused on preparing young men for a life at sea. The Mercury was an essential part of the nautical training system, providing boys with practical experience in seamanship, navigation, and engineering. Fry's appointment as commanding officer marked a significant milestone in his naval career, and his association with General Powell, a man renowned for his leadership and organizational skills, would have been a valuable asset to the school. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, capturing a moment in time when two influential figures from different spheres of British society came together to contribute to the education and development of future generations. The image is a testament to the importance of historical records and the role they play in preserving the stories of our past.
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