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Television is one of the Armys weapons in the fight against boredom
Television is one of the Armys weapons in the fight against boredom. Soldiers in the new barracks at Long Marston pay 6d. a week towards the cost. Glass negs taken October 1958
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Media ID 21254713
© Mirrorpix
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage Television print from Memory Lane Prints, part of the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints. This nostalgic image captures the essence of life in the army barracks in the late 1950s, where television was considered a valuable weapon against boredom. Soldiers gathered together to pay just 6d. a week for this entertainment luxury. Add this unique and intriguing print to your collection and bring a piece of military 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.
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 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from October 1958, we catch a glimpse of the Army's innovative approach to combating boredom. Television, an emerging technology at the time, is showcased as one of their powerful weapons in this fight. The soldiers stationed at the new barracks in Long Marston eagerly contribute 6d. per week towards the cost of this entertainment marvel. The image captures a group of soldiers gathered around a television set, their faces adorned with genuine happiness and contentment. Dressed immaculately in their uniforms, these brave men find solace and respite from the rigors of military life through this newfound source of amusement. This snapshot not only reflects the spirit of camaraderie among these servicemen but also highlights how even during challenging times like those faced by armies across history, moments of joy can be found amidst adversity. The smiles on their faces speak volumes about the positive impact that television has had on boosting morale within military ranks. As we delve into this nostalgic scene from the 1950s, it serves as a reminder that even in times when technological advancements were limited compared to today's standards, innovation played a crucial role in enhancing soldier well-being. This photograph encapsulates an era where television became more than just entertainment; it became an essential tool for fostering unity and combatting monotony within our armed forces - all while preserving precious memories for generations to come.
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