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British women competitors leave Paris at start of French motor rally. Miss Jackie Astbury
British women competitors leave Paris at start of French motor rally.
Miss Jackie Astbury, Miss L Haig, and Miss E M Biddel, the well known English woman motorist were among the thirty nine competitors who left the Place de la Concorde in Paris on the first stage of the Eighth annual International Rally for women.
The first stage of the race from Paris to St Rephael is to Nevers a distance of 138 miles.
Photo shows Miss Biddel with her MG car before she left the Place de la Concorde for Nevers.
2 March 1936
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Media ID 11217930
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage-inspired poster prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "British women competitors leave Paris at start of French motor rally. Miss Jackie Astbury" by TopFoto.co.uk. This classic photograph takes you back to the golden age of motor racing, showcasing the determination and elegance of three intrepid British women, Jackie Astbury, L Haig, and E M Biddel, as they prepare to embark on the French Rally. Bring a touch of history and nostalgia to your home or office with this stunning, high-quality poster print. Order yours today and let the adventure begin!
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.
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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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This print captures the spirit of adventure as British women competitors embark on the French motor rally. Among them are Miss Jackie Astbury, Miss L Haig, and the renowned English woman motorist, Miss E M Biddel. The image depicts a moment frozen in time as they prepare to leave the bustling Place de la Concorde in Paris for their first stage of the Eighth annual International Rally for women. The anticipation is palpable as these fearless drivers set off on a challenging journey from Paris to St Rephael, covering a distance of 138 miles. In this snapshot, we see Miss Biddel posing confidently beside her sleek MG car before commencing her exhilarating race towards Nevers. Taken on 2nd March 1936, this monochrome photograph evokes nostalgia for an era between the wars when women were breaking barriers and defying societal norms. It showcases their determination and passion for motorsports at a time when female participation was still relatively rare. Preserved by TopFoto. co. uk, this historic image serves as a testament to these pioneering women who fearlessly pursued their love for racing against all odds. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of European press photography from the thirties, we are transported back in time to witness an extraordinary moment that forever changed perceptions about gender roles in sports.
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