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Canvas Print : Sport - Football - Swansea City - Vetch Field - Groundsmen try to soften the frozen Vetch

Sport - Football - Swansea City - Vetch Field - Groundsmen try to soften the frozen Vetch



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Sport - Football - Swansea City - Vetch Field - Groundsmen try to soften the frozen Vetch

Sport - Football - Swansea City - Vetch Field - Groundsmen try to soften the frozen Vetch Field pitch - 15th January 1959 - Western Mail and Echo Copyright

Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Swansea
Wales

Media ID 21690252

© Mirrorpix

1959


20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print

Step into the past with our stunning Media Storehouse Canvas Print featuring a classic moment in Swansea City football history. Witness the groundsmen's determined effort to soften the frozen pitch at Vetch Field on a chilly January day in 1959, as captured in this iconic photograph from the Western Mail and Echo. Relive the nostalgia and passion of Swansea City football through this beautiful, high-quality canvas print from Memory Lane Prints.

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 print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the 1950s at the iconic Vetch Field in Swansea City. The image captures a remarkable scene as dedicated groundsmen battle against Mother Nature's icy grip to soften the frozen pitch. With determined expressions etched on their faces, these unsung heroes of football can be seen meticulously tending to every inch of the field. Armed with shovels and brushes, they work tirelessly, their breath visible in the cold winter air. Their efforts symbolize not only their commitment to ensuring a fair game but also their unwavering dedication to preserving the spirit of football amidst challenging weather conditions. The frozen Vetch Field stands as a testament to both nature's power and man's resilience. As spectators eagerly await kick-off, one cannot help but marvel at how this frozen battleground will soon transform into an arena where dreams are made and legends born. This poignant snapshot serves as a reminder of the simpler times when football was played for pure passion rather than commercial gain. It encapsulates an era when players faced adversity head-on without modern luxuries such as heated pitches or advanced technology. As we gaze upon this vintage photograph, let us take a moment to appreciate those who worked behind-the-scenes - these unsung heroes whose dedication ensured that even in freezing temperatures, the beautiful game could still thrive on that hallowed ground known as Vetch Field.

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