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Town Crier / Contest
A contestant from St. Columb, Cornwall at the Town Criers Contest held in Southampton, Hampshire. Date: 1950s
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Columb Community Contest Contestant Crier Criers Hampshire Held Services Southampton
18"x18" (46x46cm) Pillow
18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
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Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph from the 1950s, we see a determined contestant from the quaint town of St. Columb in Cornwall participating in the Town Criers Contest held in Southampton, Hampshire. The contest, a celebration of tradition and community spirit, brought together criers from various towns and villages across the region to showcase their distinctive voices and skills. The contestant, dressed in his traditional crier's outfit, holds a large wooden mallet in one hand and a bell in the other, ready to make his announcement. His expression is focused and determined, as he prepares to deliver the cry that would earn him the approval of the judges and the admiration of the crowd. The scene is set against the backdrop of a bustling market square, filled with the sights, sounds, and smells of local produce and merchandise. The atmosphere is lively and festive, as people from all walks of life come together to enjoy the day's festivities. The Town Criers Contest was an important event in the calendar of many communities in England during the 1950s. Criers played a vital role in the daily life of towns and villages, providing essential services such as making announcements, delivering news, and collecting taxes. The contest was a way to celebrate this rich heritage and to keep the tradition alive for future generations. This photograph is a beautiful reminder of a bygone era, when community spirit was at the heart of everyday life. It captures the essence of a time when people came together to celebrate their shared history and to forge new connections. The Town Criers Contest may be a thing of the past, but the memories and traditions it represents live on.
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