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The Fat Boy of Peckham and his father
John Trundley, or sometimes, Trunley (1898 - 1944), known as the Fat Boy of Peckham appearing with his father on the front cover of The Tatler magazine in 1903 when he was aged five and already weighed 10 stone, 4lb. Unable to walk to school, London County Council proposed to run a tramway an additional 400 yards to Reddins School so that John could receive an education, a decision criticised by Lord Northcliffe. Trundley lived to adulthood, married and had children, but died in an air raid in 1944. Date: 1903
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "The Fat Boy of Peckham and his Father" poster print from Media Storehouse. This stunning image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, features a young John Trundley, or as he was famously known, the Fat Boy of Peckham, posing with his father on the front cover of The Tatler magazine in 1903. At just five years old, John's adorable charm and playful expression captured the attention of the nation, making this a truly unique and intriguing piece of historical photography. Add this charming poster print to your collection and bring a piece of early 20th century history into your home or office.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.5cm x 59.4cm (14.8" x 23.4")
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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This photograph, taken in 1903, features the young John Trundley, also known as the "Fat Boy of Peckham," and his father on the front cover of The Tatler magazine. At just five years old, John weighed an impressive 10 stone, 4lb, making him an intriguing subject for the popular publication. Due to his size, John was unable to walk to school, and the London County Council proposed a solution: extending a tramway an additional 400 yards to Reddins School so that he could receive an education. This decision, however, was met with criticism from Lord Northcliffe, who owned a rival publication. Despite the controversy, John's story captured the attention of the public, and this portrait of him and his father in formal attire showcases the family's pride and determination. John lived to adulthood, married, and had children of his own. Tragically, he died in an air raid during World War II in 1944. This image, a testament to the unique circumstances of John's childhood, offers a glimpse into the past and the challenges faced by those with obesity during a time when understanding and acceptance were not as widespread as they are today.
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