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Framed Print of Sponging JLP01_09_880416a
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Three people throwing wet sponges at a man attempting to cross a spinning balance beam over a tank of water, part of the Its a Knockout competition at the 1988 Family Day at Laings Sports Ground.
Attractions at that years Family Day included; a parade of vintage cars, helicopter rides, plate smashing, stalls, an Its a Knockout style competition and tennis and six-a-side football tournaments. The event was opened by John Conteh, former world light heavy weight champion and ended with a barbecue and disco. The Its a Knockout competition was won by a team from the Laing Homes Division, Milton Keynes. Discover Historic England images to buy as prints, wall art or for licensing. Find your favourite places or explore our collections. © Historic England Archive
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Its A Knockout Competition , John Conteh Boxing Champion
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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 19.5cm (7.6" x 7.7")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
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