Premium Framed Print : Bexley Heath Swimming Baths opening in Kent - 1936 A TopFoto
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Bexley Heath Swimming Baths opening in Kent - 1936 A TopFoto
Bexley Heath Swimming Baths opening in Kent - 1936
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Divers Diving Memory Lane Exhibition Sport Swimming Baths Swimming Pool Water Diver Diving Board Springboard
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the summer of 1936, capturing a momentous event in Bexley Heath, Kent. The grand opening of the Bexley Heath Swimming Baths is frozen in time, allowing us to witness the excitement and anticipation that filled the air on that day. The image showcases a group of divers poised on a diving board, ready to take their daring plunge into the crystal-clear water below. Their synchronized movements demonstrate both skill and grace as they prepare for their descent. The springboard stands tall against the backdrop of an open-air pool surrounded by eager spectators eagerly awaiting their turn for a refreshing swim. As we gaze at this snapshot from history, we can't help but be transported to an era between two world wars when leisure activities like swimming became increasingly popular. This photograph serves as a reminder of how sport provided solace during challenging times. With its timeless appeal, this print captures not only a significant architectural achievement but also represents an important cultural milestone. It invites us to reflect upon our own memories and experiences while appreciating those who came before us. Displayed within the Memory Lane Exhibition, this piece offers viewers an opportunity to immerse themselves in nostalgia and appreciate the beauty found within historical moments such as these.
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