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The boy in he wheel-chair is eleven year old, Stephen Thoms and he is a pupil a the
The boy in he wheel-chair is eleven year old, Stephen Thoms and he is a pupil a the Coney Hill School for physically handicapped children, West Wickham, Kent. He is seen batting in the school cricket team - his job as goalkeeper in the soccer team having just ended!
All the children at the school suffer some disability and they all play football and cricket agains other schools.
1950 s
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Media ID 10982841
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Boys Child Children Cricket Cricketer Health Play Playing Sport Wheelchair 1950 Disability
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the 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 24.4cm x 19.1cm (9.6" x 7.5")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the indomitable spirit of eleven-year-old Stephen Thoms, a pupil at Coney Hill School for physically handicapped children in West Wickham, Kent. Despite his wheelchair-bound condition, Stephen fearlessly takes to the cricket field as a member of his school's team. This snapshot was taken just after he had finished his role as goalkeeper in the soccer team. Coney Hill School is a haven for children with various disabilities, and sports like football and cricket are an integral part of their curriculum. The school encourages its students to participate actively in these games against other schools, fostering camaraderie and promoting physical well-being. The image itself exudes determination and resilience as Stephen prepares to bat with unwavering focus. His passion for sports shines through despite any limitations imposed by his disability. It serves as a poignant reminder that every child deserves equal opportunities to engage in activities they love. Dating back to the 1950s, this vintage photograph transports us back in time while highlighting the importance of inclusivity and breaking down barriers faced by disabled individuals within society. Through this powerful visual narrative captured by General from TopFoto, we witness not only Stephen's personal triumph but also celebrate the collective achievements of all these remarkable children who refuse to let their disabilities define them on or off the field.
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