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Fine Art Print : Shirley Park Race Course. A view of the waterlogged condition of the Shirley Park
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Shirley Park Race Course. A view of the waterlogged condition of the Shirley Park
Shirley Park Race Course.
A view of the waterlogged condition of the Shirley Park ccourse as a result of which the pony race meeting had to be cancelled.
9th April, 1951
Birmingham Post & Mail
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21656060
© Mirrorpix
Horse Racing Spring Waterlogged
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse's Memory Lane Prints collection. This captivating image, taken by the Birmingham Post & Mail, captures the historic Shirley Park Race Course in a moment of history. Witness the scene of a waterlogged racecourse on the rainy day of April 9, 1951, when the pony race meeting was unfortunately cancelled. Bring the nostalgic charm of this vintage photograph into your home and relive the memories of yesteryears. Order your Fine Art Print today and experience the beauty and history of Shirley Park like never before.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.8cm x 40.6cm (18" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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Shirley Park Race Course: A Glimpse into a Rain-Soaked Spring Day". Step back in time to the 1950s with this print from Memory Lane Prints. The image showcases Shirley Park Race Course, a renowned horse racing venue located in Birmingham, England. However, on this particular day captured on April 9th, 1951, nature had other plans. The photograph reveals the unfortunate aftermath of heavy rainfall that left the racecourse waterlogged and unfit for any equestrian events. The once vibrant track is now transformed into a vast expanse of muddy terrain as far as the eye can see. It's evident that these unfavorable weather conditions forced the cancellation of an eagerly anticipated pony race meeting. As you gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, you can almost feel the disappointment lingering in the air. Despite spring being traditionally associated with blooming flowers and sunny days, Mother Nature decided to unleash her watery whims upon Shirley Park that year. This vintage print not only captures a momentary setback for horse racing enthusiasts but also serves as a reminder of how unpredictable weather patterns can impact even our most cherished traditions. So take a step back into history and immerse yourself in this poignant scene where nature triumphed over sport at Shirley Park Race Course.
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