Antique Framed Print : 11-year-old John Domigan, of Bell Green, Coventry, after being rescued from a tree lying

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11-year-old John Domigan, of Bell Green, Coventry, after being rescued from a tree lying

11-year-old John Domigan, of Bell Green, Coventry, after being rescued from a tree lying across the River Sowe. 28th July 1971

Staff
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
England
CET 71 81886

Media ID 21900813

© Mirrorpix

Rescue River Tree 1971

21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame

Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller

Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.5cm x 37.1cm (9.6" x 14.6")

Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")

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
In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the summer of 1971, where an extraordinary event unfolded in Coventry. The image showcases a young boy named John Domigan, who was just eleven years old at the time. John's adventure began innocently enough as he found himself perched on a tree that had fallen across the majestic River Sowe. However, what started as innocent curiosity quickly turned into a perilous situation for young John. As fate would have it, he became trapped and unable to find his way back to safety. Panic set in among onlookers who witnessed his predicament. Thankfully, this heartwarming photograph captures the heroic moment when rescue personnel arrived at the scene. With their unwavering determination and expertise, they successfully saved John from his precarious perch amidst cheers of relief from those gathered nearby. This powerful snapshot serves as a reminder of both human resilience and community spirit during times of crisis. It symbolizes how strangers can come together selflessly to help one another in moments of need. Decades later, this photograph continues to evoke emotions and inspire us with its timeless message: no matter our age or circumstance, there will always be someone willing to lend a helping hand when we find ourselves caught between life's branches - reminding us that hope is never far away even in our most challenging moments.

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