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Poster Print : More like a rubbish tip than a soccer stadium - that is the present day Redheugh Park
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More like a rubbish tip than a soccer stadium - that is the present day Redheugh Park
More like a rubbish tip than a soccer stadium - that is the present day Redheugh Park, once the home to Gateshead football club. 11th October 1971
Staff
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Gateshead
England
Media ID 21691436
© Mirrorpix
Abandoned Derelict Empty Gateshead F Gateshead0514 Ground Pitch Rubble Dilapidated Unused
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage poster print from Memory Lane Prints, featuring a striking image of Redheugh Park - once a bustling soccer stadium and the proud home of Gateshead Football Club. This nostalgic print captures the essence of a bygone era, showcasing the stadium in a raw and authentic way that's more reminiscent of a rubbish tip than its former glory. Relive the memories and bring a piece of history into your home with this unique and captivating poster print.
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 35.3cm (23.4" x 13.9")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
More like a rubbish tip than a soccer stadium - that is the present day Redheugh Park. This haunting print captures the state of disrepair and neglect that once plagued this iconic football ground, which was once home to Gateshead Football Club. Taken on 11th October 1971, it serves as a stark reminder of the decline and abandonment experienced by many sporting venues in the 1970s. The image showcases an eerie scene of desolation, with piles of rubble scattered across what was once a vibrant pitch. The dilapidated stands stand as silent witnesses to past glory days, now left empty and forgotten. It's hard to imagine that this wasteland was once filled with cheering fans and passionate players. Redheugh Park's transformation from bustling sports arena to neglected wasteland reflects larger societal changes during this era. As economic hardships hit communities across the country, local clubs struggled to survive amidst dwindling support and financial difficulties. This photograph not only captures the physical decay but also evokes nostalgia for a time when Redheugh Park thrived as a hub for sporting excellence. While its current state may be disheartening, it serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving our sporting heritage for future generations.
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