Poster Print > Europe > United Kingdom > England > Wiltshire > Harnham
Poster Print : Postman, Harnham, Salisbury OP04500
Poster Prints from Historic England
Postman, Harnham, Salisbury OP04500
HARNHAM, Salisbury, Wiltshire. View from the Old Mill at Harnham, looking across the water meadows towards Salisbury Cathedral with a postman pushing his bicycle along the Town Path in the foreground. Photographed by John Gay during 1950s - 1960s
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 1379191
© Historic England
Bike Cathedral People Rural Shadow Transport Work
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the stunning "Postman, Harnham, Salisbury OP04500" print from our Media Storehouse collection, captured by the talented photographer John Gay for Historic England. This evocative image transports you to the picturesque town of Salisbury, Wiltshire, where the tranquility of the water meadows is interrupted by the sight of a postman pushing his bicycle along the Town Path. The iconic Salisbury Cathedral stands proudly in the background, adding to the rich historical context of this captivating scene. Bring the beauty of Harnham to your home or office with this beautifully printed poster, a perfect addition to any space that appreciates the charm of rural England.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 53.5cm (16.5" x 21.1")
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.
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Historic England
> Historic Images
> 1960 to the present day
> Historic England
> Historic Images
> Famed Photographers
> John Gay Collection (1945-1990)
> Historic England
> Towns and Cities
> Salisbury
> Historic England
> The way we were
> Leisure
> Cycling
> Historic England
> The way we were
> Work
> Arts
> Photographers
> John Gay
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Salisbury
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Wiltshire
> Harnham
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Wiltshire
> Related Images
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Wiltshire
> Salisbury
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, titled "Postman, Harnham, Salisbury OP04500," captures a moment in time during the 1950s or 1960s in the picturesque village of Harnham, located in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. The scene unfolds along the Town Path, where a postman, dressed in his uniform, pushes his bicycle laden with mail through the water meadows. In the distance, the shadows of Salisbury Cathedral's iconic spire and towering walls stretch across the tranquil landscape. The rural setting is dotted with trees, their leaves a vibrant green, and the water meadows, a rich tapestry of various shades of green, reflect the clear blue sky above. The postman's bicycle, a common mode of transportation during this era, adds a sense of nostalgia and underlines the simple, yet hardworking nature of the scene. The photograph, taken by the renowned British photographer John Gay, masterfully captures the harmony between the natural beauty of the water meadows and the industriousness of the postman, who, despite the idyllic surroundings, remains focused on his task. The image invites us to pause and appreciate the simple pleasures of rural life, where the passage of time is marked by the daily routines of the people who inhabit it. The photograph is a testament to the rich history and charm of Harnham and Salisbury, and serves as a reminder of the simpler times when life moved at a more leisurely pace. It is a visual narrative that speaks to the human spirit and our connection to the land, and is a must-have for any collection of British rural photography or postal history.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.