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Poster Print : British National Pipe Smoking Championships: L-R: Donald Farndon (3rd place)
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British National Pipe Smoking Championships: L-R: Donald Farndon (3rd place)
British National Pipe Smoking Championships:
L-R: Donald Farndon (3rd place), Fred Watson (2nd place) and Winner Robert Locke with their pipes
May 1975
WATFORD
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21365782
© Mirrorpix
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with this vintage photograph from the British National Pipe Smoking Championships in May 1975. Featuring Donald Farndon in third place, this captivating print from Memory Lane Prints showcases the unique camaraderie and tradition of pipe smoking. A must-have for pipe smoking enthusiasts and history buffs alike, this authentic print is part of the Media Storehouse range of high-quality poster prints.
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 59.4cm x 40.1cm (23.4" x 15.8")
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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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the eccentric world of the British National Pipe Smoking Championships in May 1975. The image showcases three distinguished gentlemen proudly displaying their pipes, each with a unique expression that captures their individuality. From left to right, we have Donald Farndon, who secured an impressive third place in the competition. His relaxed posture and mischievous smile suggest a man who knows how to enjoy life's simple pleasures. Next to him stands Fred Watson, the second-place winner, exuding an air of confidence as he holds his pipe with utmost elegance. But it is Robert Locke who steals the spotlight as the ultimate champion of this peculiar event. With a triumphant grin on his face and his pipe held high, he radiates pride and accomplishment. One can only imagine the skillful technique and dedication required to claim such an esteemed title among fellow enthusiasts. This photograph not only encapsulates a moment frozen in time but also serves as a reminder of an era when pipe smoking was considered both fashionable and socially acceptable. It evokes nostalgia for simpler times while offering us a glimpse into a subculture where camaraderie thrived amidst clouds of fragrant tobacco smoke. Mirrorpix has once again captured history through its lens by immortalizing these remarkable individuals engaged in an unusual pastime that continues to fascinate us today.
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