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Wigan Pier
Boys in swimming shorts jump off Wigan Pier into the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1990
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Media ID 19533819
© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library
Boyish Canal Daredevil Days Jumping Lads Leeds Liverpool Orwell Pier Plunging Swimming Warehouses Wigan Youth
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the timeless beauty of Wigan Pier in this captivating fine art print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, taken from The Sunday Times archives at Mary Evans Prints Online in 1990, captures a moment of pure joy as boys in swimming shorts leap into the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Bring the history and charm of Wigan Pier into your home with this stunning, high-quality print. Perfect for art enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone looking to add a touch of nostalgia to their decor. Order now and relive the carefree days of summers past.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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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A Blissful Leap into Childhood: Boys Jumping off Wigan Pier into the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (1990) This evocative photograph captures the essence of carefree youth as boys in swimming shorts take a daredevil plunge off Wigan Pier into the cool, inviting waters of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The sun-kissed day, with its clear blue skies and wispy clouds, sets the perfect backdrop for this scene of pure joy and excitement. The boys, with their laughter and splashes, seem oblivious to the industrious warehouses and the busy road in the background, as they live in the moment, embracing the thrill of the jump. The image brings to mind George Orwell's poignant description of Wigan Pier in his classic essay 'The Road to Wigan Pier' where he writes, "The canal, with its constant, gentle, monotonous sound, is the most soothing thing I know." This photograph, taken decades later, encapsulates the spirit of Orwell's words, showcasing the pier as a symbol of simple pleasures and happy memories. The boys' laddish and boyish antics, their skylarking and skirmishes, are a testament to the enduring spirit of youth. Their wet, happy faces and the spray of water in the air are a reminder of the simple joys that come with childhood, and the freedom to enjoy the world around us, one leap at a time.
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