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The boy in he wheel-chair is eleven year old, Stephen Thoms and he is a pupil a the
The boy in he wheel-chair is eleven year old, Stephen Thoms and he is a pupil a the Coney Hill School for physically handicapped children, West Wickham, Kent. He is seen batting in the school cricket team - his job as goalkeeper in the soccer team having just ended!
All the children at the school suffer some disability and they all play football and cricket agains other schools.
1950 s
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Media ID 10982841
© John Topham / TopFoto
Boys Child Children Cricket Cricketer Health Play Playing Sport Wheelchair 1950 Disability
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of inspiring poster prints, featuring the captivating image of eleven-year-old Stephen Thoms. Seated confidently in his wheelchair, Stephen, a pupil at Coney Hill School for physically handicapped children in West Wickham, Kent, radiates determination and resilience. This powerful photograph, sourced from TopFoto, is a poignant reminder of the strength and spirit that lies within us all. Bring this uplifting image into your home or office to inspire and motivate, and add a touch of positivity to your surroundings.
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 53.6cm x 42cm (21.1" x 16.5")
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 indomitable spirit of eleven-year-old Stephen Thoms, a pupil at Coney Hill School for physically handicapped children in West Wickham, Kent. Despite his wheelchair-bound condition, Stephen fearlessly takes to the cricket field as a member of his school's team. This snapshot was taken just after he had finished his role as goalkeeper in the soccer team. Coney Hill School is a haven for children with various disabilities, and sports like football and cricket are an integral part of their curriculum. The school encourages its students to participate actively in these games against other schools, fostering camaraderie and promoting physical well-being. The image itself exudes determination and resilience as Stephen prepares to bat with unwavering focus. His passion for sports shines through despite any limitations imposed by his disability. It serves as a poignant reminder that every child deserves equal opportunities to engage in activities they love. Dating back to the 1950s, this vintage photograph transports us back in time while highlighting the importance of inclusivity and breaking down barriers faced by disabled individuals within society. Through this powerful visual narrative captured by General from TopFoto, we witness not only Stephen's personal triumph but also celebrate the collective achievements of all these remarkable children who refuse to let their disabilities define them on or off the field.
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