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Poster Print : The Glencrutchery Road Nightingale
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The Glencrutchery Road Nightingale
Graham Walker giving his TT race report for the BBC from the Grandstand. A TT winner, team manager, he was the first of the great commentators. But not everyone liked it, as shown in this telegram
BikeSport TT Race Pics feature the FoTTofinder Bikesport Archives of Isle of Man TT Race photographs
Media ID 19868959
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's exclusive range of poster prints featuring the iconic image of "The Glencrutchery Road Nightingale." This evocative photograph captures the legendary Graham Walker in action, delivering his TT race reports for the BBC from the Grandstand. A TT winner, team manager, and one of the first great commentators, Walker's distinctive voice and insightful commentary brought the Isle of Man TT races to life for audiences around the world. This poster pays homage to a bygone era of motorcycle racing and broadcasting, a must-have for any motorbike enthusiast's collection.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from BikeSport TT Race Pics, we are transported back to the thrilling era of motorcycle racing in 1954. The image captures the legendary Graham Walker, a true icon of the sport, as he delivers his exhilarating race report for the BBC from the iconic Grandstand on Glencrutchery Road. Graham Walker's remarkable career spanned far beyond being just a commentator; he was also a celebrated TT winner and an esteemed team manager. Regarded as one of the first great commentators in motorsport history, his voice became synonymous with excitement and passion that resonated with fans worldwide. However, this intriguing photograph reveals that not everyone appreciated Walker's unique style. A telegram featured alongside him serves as evidence that even amidst his success and popularity, there were dissenting voices who did not share their admiration for his commentary. This snapshot encapsulates both sides of fame - adoration and criticism - reminding us that no matter how talented or respected someone may be, they will always have detractors. Yet it is undeniable that Graham Walker left an indelible mark on motorcycle racing through his exceptional skills behind both handlebars and microphone. BikeSport TT Race Pics has masterfully preserved this moment in time when Graham Walker stood at the pinnacle of his career – forever capturing a glimpse into an era where speed met storytelling on Glencrutchery Road during the 1954 TT races.
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