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Photo opportunity JLP01_09_870775
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. The EPL Somnambulists team in the Its a Knockout style competition posing with the Eastenders actor Gillian Taylforth at the 1987 Family Day at Laings Sports Ground.
Attractions at that years Family Day included; hot air balloon rides, helicopter rides, a bouncy castle and fairground rides, stalls, an Its a Knockout style competition and tennis and six-a-side football tournaments. Cast members from Eastenders made a guest appearance and entered a side in the football competition. Six teams entered the Its a Knockout style competition, it was won by a team from Laing Design & Construction Services
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Media ID 24401372
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1980s Celebrity Fame Laing Spirit People Recreation Sport Eastenders
27x27 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of stunning Poster Prints, featuring the iconic image "Photo opportunity JLP01_09_870775" by A© Historic England Archive. This captivating photograph brings you back in time to the Laing Sports Ground in Elstree, Barnet, Greater London, where the Eastenders actor Gillian Taylforth posed with the Somnambulists team during the Its a Knockout competition in 1987. Relive the excitement of this memorable moment in English soccer history with this beautifully printed poster. Order yours today and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
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.
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This print captures a momentous occasion at the 1987 Family Day held at Laing Sports Ground in Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. The EPL Somnambulists team, participating in an exhilarating Its a Knockout style competition, strikes a pose alongside the renowned Eastenders actor Gillian Taylforth. The event was filled with an array of thrilling attractions that catered to all ages and interests. Attendees had the opportunity to embark on hot air balloon rides and helicopter rides, while children enjoyed bouncing around on a lively bouncy castle and indulging in fairground rides. Stalls offered various delights for visitors to explore. The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the Its a Knockout style competition which saw six teams battling it out for victory. In an unexpected twist, cast members from Eastenders made a special appearance and even formed their own football team to participate in the tournament. Ultimately, it was Laing Design & Construction Services who emerged as champions of the Its a Knockout competition, showcasing their indomitable spirit and determination. This photograph not only immortalizes this memorable event but also encapsulates the essence of community spirit, sportsmanship, recreation, and celebrity culture prevalent during this vibrant era of the 1980s. It serves as a testament to how such gatherings bring people together through shared experiences and create lasting memories that transcend time.
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