Poster Print : Leek Show winners
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Leek Show winners
Two prize winners at a Leek Show displaying their impressive vegetables alongside a couple of equally impressive mantel clocks, presumably their prizes. The North East tradition of growing leeks and other large vegetables has its roots in the regions mining heritage, when it offered pitmen a welcome hobby out in the fresh air. In recent years, there has been a decline in leek shows, once a vibrant part of North Eastern heritage and community. Date: c.1910
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Allotment Allotments Caps Clock Clocks Flat Gardeners Gardening Growers Growing Huge Leek Northeast Nov16 Prize Tradition Vegetable Vegetables Winners Winning Leeks
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Bring the charm of the Leek Show into your home with our exquisite range of Poster Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring this delightful image from Mary Evans Prints Online, two proud prize winners are seen flaunting their impressive vegetable creations, their faces beaming with pride and joy. The image is further enhanced by the presence of equally impressive mantel clocks, symbolizing the timeless tradition and celebration of agricultural achievements. Add this nostalgic and inspiring piece to your wall and let the memories of the Leek Show live on."
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 54.3cm (16.5" x 21.4")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Glorious Harvest: Leek Show Victors and Their Impressive Vegetables, c.1910 In this evocative photograph, two proud winners of the Leek Show display their impressive produce alongside equally impressive mantel clocks, their well-deserved prizes. The scene transports us back in time to an era when the art of growing large vegetables, particularly leeks, was a cherished pastime in the North East of England. The North Eastern region's rich mining heritage played a significant role in the cultivation of this tradition. As pitmen spent their days toiling underground, the opportunity to engage in gardening offered a welcome respite in the fresh air. Leek shows became a vibrant part of the community, providing a platform for gardeners to showcase their horticultural prowess and reap the rewards of their labor. The photograph captures the essence of this bygone era. The victors, donning flat caps, proudly present their colossal leeks and other vegetables. Their faces radiate a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, a testament to their dedication and skill. The clocks, symbolizing time and tradition, serve as a reminder of the importance of patience and perseverance in the pursuit of excellence. Sadly, in recent years, the tradition of leek shows has seen a decline. Once a vital part of North Eastern heritage, these events have lost some of their former vibrancy. However, the legacy of these dedicated gardeners lives on, inspiring a new generation to reconnect with the land and embrace the simple joy of growing their own produce.
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