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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
14"x11" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating image, titled "Town Crier / Contest," transports you to the lively atmosphere of a bygone era. Featuring a dedicated contestant from the quaint town of St. Columb, Cornwall, at the Town Criers Contest held in Southampton, Hampshire during the 1950s, this vintage photograph is a testament to the rich history and traditions of the past. With its evocative details and timeless charm, this print is an essential addition to any home or office space, evoking a sense of nostalgia and wonder.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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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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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