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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
10"x8" Photo Print
Step into the past with this stunning photograph from the Media Storehouse archive, featuring the groundsmen of Swansea City Football Club attempting to soften the frozen pitch at Vetch Field on a chilly January day in 1959. This vintage image, taken by Mirrorpix for the Western Mail and Echo, captures the determination and grit of the team as they prepare for a match in less than ideal conditions. Bring the history and nostalgia of Swansea City Football Club into your home with this beautifully printed photograph from Memory Lane Prints.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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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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