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Metal Print : More like a rubbish tip than a soccer stadium - that is the present day Redheugh Park
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More like a rubbish tip than a soccer stadium - that is the present day Redheugh Park
More like a rubbish tip than a soccer stadium - that is the present day Redheugh Park, once the home to Gateshead football club. 11th October 1971
Staff
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Gateshead
England
Media ID 21691436
© Mirrorpix
Abandoned Derelict Empty Gateshead F Gateshead0514 Ground Pitch Rubble Dilapidated Unused
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our vintage Metal Print from Memory Lane Prints, featuring the once-glorious Redheugh Park. This iconic soccer stadium, home to Gateshead Football Club until 1971, now tells a different story. Witness the stark contrast between its past glory and its present state, more reminiscent of a rubbish tip than a stadium. Preserve this piece of local history in your home with our high-quality Metal Print, a unique and stylish way to add character to any space.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
More like a rubbish tip than a soccer stadium - that is the present day Redheugh Park. This haunting print captures the state of disrepair and neglect that once plagued this iconic football ground, which was once home to Gateshead Football Club. Taken on 11th October 1971, it serves as a stark reminder of the decline and abandonment experienced by many sporting venues in the 1970s. The image showcases an eerie scene of desolation, with piles of rubble scattered across what was once a vibrant pitch. The dilapidated stands stand as silent witnesses to past glory days, now left empty and forgotten. It's hard to imagine that this wasteland was once filled with cheering fans and passionate players. Redheugh Park's transformation from bustling sports arena to neglected wasteland reflects larger societal changes during this era. As economic hardships hit communities across the country, local clubs struggled to survive amidst dwindling support and financial difficulties. This photograph not only captures the physical decay but also evokes nostalgia for a time when Redheugh Park thrived as a hub for sporting excellence. While its current state may be disheartening, it serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving our sporting heritage for future generations.
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