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Canvas Print : Good Friday skipping contest, Alciston, East Sussex
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Good Friday skipping contest, Alciston, East Sussex
Good Friday skipping contest outside the Rose Cottage Inn at Alciston, East Sussex, an annual event for which the road is officially closed. Date: 1960s
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Media ID 14342022
© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
Adults Annual Closed Contest Cottage Custom Friday Good Pubs Rope Skip Skipping Tradition Traditions
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating Canvas Print of the Good Friday skipping contest in Alciston, East Sussex. This vintage image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the 1960s as locals gather outside the Rose Cottage Inn for this annual tradition. The road closed for the day, bringing the community together in a joyful celebration of spring and camaraderie. Bring this nostalgic scene to life in your home and add a touch of history to your decor. Order your Media Storehouse Canvas Print today and relive the charm of a simpler time.
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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This photograph, taken in the quaint village of Alciston, East Sussex during the 1960s, showcases the annual Good Friday skipping contest held outside the Rose Cottage Inn. The road, typically bustling with traffic, is officially closed for this beloved local custom, allowing the community to come together and participate in this rural tradition. The scene is filled with a joyful energy as both children and adults engage in the simple yet engaging activity of skipping, using a long rope that spans the length of the empty street. The pub, a public house and a focal point of the village, serves as the backdrop to this lively event. The image transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the rich history and traditions of this English village. The absence of cars on the road adds to the serene atmosphere, emphasizing the sense of unity and camaraderie among the villagers. The Good Friday skipping contest in Alciston is a testament to the enduring power of community and tradition. This annual event, which continues to this day, is a cherished custom that brings the village together, creating memories that last a lifetime.
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