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This young owl was given the bird by his mum, but luckily fell into the hands of the law
This young owl was given the bird by his mum, but luckily fell into the hands of the law at Wantage police station in Oxfordshire, where hes being detained at Her Majestys pleasure - owl sitting on a police helmet.
August 1979
1970s
mirrorpix
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
WA*3286273
Media ID 21505000
© Mirrorpix
Birds Funny Helmet Nobody Police
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring a touch of whimsy and intrigue to your walls with this captivating poster print from the Media Storehouse's Memory Lane Prints collection. Featuring a young owl with an unusual backstory, this print tells of an unlikely encounter at Wantage police station in Oxfordshire. The young owl, who was given a bird by his mum, ended up in the hands of the law. This charming print is a delightful conversation starter and a great addition to any home or office space. Order now and add a dash of mystery to your decor!
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 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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EDITORS COMMENTS
In a comical twist of fate, this young owl found himself in the clutches of the law after being given the bird by his own mother. Seeking refuge at Wantage police station in Oxfordshire, this feathered troublemaker now resides under 'Her Majesty's pleasure'. Perched atop a police helmet, he seems to have taken quite a liking to his unconventional detention center. The year was August 1979, and this amusing snapshot captures the lightheartedness of that era. This photograph from Memory Lane Prints showcases an unexpected encounter between nature and authority. With its retro charm and timeless humor, it transports us back to the carefree days of the 1970s. The innocence of animals never fails to bring smiles to our faces, especially when they find themselves in peculiar situations like this one. The juxtaposition of an owl on a police helmet is undeniably unusual yet endearing. It reminds us that even within strict boundaries and serious professions, there is always room for laughter and unexpected surprises. This image perfectly encapsulates those moments where life takes an unexpectedly delightful turn. So let yourself be transported back in time with this print – a true gem capturing both wildlife wonderment and human amusement.
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