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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
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 39.6cm x 23.5cm (15.6" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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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