Pillow : Burns night in Bexleyheath, Kent. The bagpiper is give a drink. 4 February 1939
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Burns night in Bexleyheath, Kent. The bagpiper is give a drink. 4 February 1939
Burns night in Bexleyheath, Kent. The bagpiper is give a drink.
4 February 1939
TopFoto independent historic photographs and images all subjects and eras
Media ID 10986152
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
Dinner Glass Hall Long Table Lunch Meal Party Tables Tartan Tradition Bag Pipes Bagpipe Piper Robert Burns
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
This print captures the essence of Burns night in Bexleyheath, Kent on 4th February 1939. Amidst a bustling hall adorned with tartan decorations, a bagpiper takes center stage as he is graciously offered a drink. The image transports us back to the vibrant atmosphere of the 1930s, between the wars. The long table stretches across the room, beautifully set for an evening meal celebrating Robert Burns, Scotland's beloved poet. As guests gather around this symbol of unity and tradition, their faces filled with anticipation and joy are frozen in time by John Topham's lens. The bagpiper stands tall and proud, his instrument poised to fill the air with soul-stirring melodies that evoke both nostalgia and reverence. His presence adds an authentic touch to this lively gathering where laughter mingles with heartfelt conversations. In this snapshot from history, we witness not just a party or lunch but an occasion steeped in cultural significance. The glass raised towards our piper signifies respect for Scottish heritage while honoring Robert Burns' enduring legacy. John Topham's monochrome masterpiece allows us to relish every detail - from the carefully arranged tables to the expressions etched upon each face present that evening. This photograph encapsulates Europeana photography at its finest; it immortalizes a moment when community came together to celebrate shared traditions amidst uncertain times.
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