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Giant Makes the Wrekin
A giant intends to dam the Seven & flood Shrewsbury, but a cobbler persuades the giant that it is a very long way, so the giant gives up & dumps his load creating the Wrekin
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Cobbler Creating Dumps Flood Giant Load Makes Persuades Shrewsbury Wrekin Myth
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.3cm x 39.6cm (8.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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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The Giant and the Wrekin: A Tale of Persuasion and Resilience from Shrewsbury's Past This evocative image captures the moment of triumph and relief in the quaint English town of Shrewsbury, as a giant, weary and disheartened, dumps his damming materials at the foot of The Wrekin, a prominent local landmark. The legend of the Giant and the Wrekin is a cherished part of Shrewsbury's rich history, recounting the tale of a giant's ill-fated attempt to flood the town by damming the Severn River. The giant, with an insurmountable load of rocks and earth, had set out to create a dam that would submerge the picturesque town of Shrewsbury. The townspeople, fearing for their homes and livelihoods, braced themselves for the impending disaster. However, as the giant approached The Wrekin, a local cobbler named Dick Whittington, renowned for his quick wit and persuasive abilities, intercepted him. Dick, with a map in hand, showed the giant the true extent of the distance to Shrewsbury from their current location at The Wrekin. The giant, taken aback by the enormity of the journey, realized the futility of his endeavor and decided to abandon his plan. With a heavy heart, he dumped his load at the foot of The Wrekin, creating the distinctive hill that now stands as a testament to the power of persuasion and the resilience of the human spirit. This photograph, taken from the Mary Evans Picture Library, transports us back in time to an era when myth and reality intertwined, and the power of a single conversation could change the course of history. The Wrekin, a beloved landmark in Shrewsbury, continues to inspire awe and wonder, as it stands as a reminder of the town's unique history and the power of a good argument.
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