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Fine Art Print : Australian rugby team arriving in UK at Plymouth, 1908
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Australian rugby team arriving in UK at Plymouth, 1908
Dr. Herbert Paddy Moran, captain of the Australian rugby team arriving at Plymouth for a rugby union tour at club and national level on 19 September 1908. Date: 1908
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21"x7" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the historic arrival of the Australian rugby team at Plymouth in 1908. Captured by Mary Evans Prints Online, this iconic image showcases Dr. Herbert Paddy Moran, the team's captain, disembarking from the ship as they began their rugby union tour at both club and national levels. A must-have for rugby enthusiasts and history buffs alike, this high-quality print brings a piece of sports history right into your home or office.
21x7 image printed on 27x13 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 42.5cm (7" x 16.7")
Estimated Product Size is 33cm x 68.6cm (13" x 27")
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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In this evocative photograph, Dr. Herbert Paddy Moran, the charismatic captain of the Australian rugby team, is seen leading his teammates off the S.S. Orontes as they arrive in Plymouth, Devon, on 19 September 1908. The team, known as the "Wallabies," embarked on a historic rugby union tour of the British Isles that would last for two months and included matches against some of the best club and national sides in England, Wales, and Scotland. Dr. Moran, a medical doctor and a former Australian rules footballer, was a towering figure both on and off the field. He stood 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighed over 12 stone, making him an intimidating presence for opposing teams. But he was also a popular figure among his teammates and the rugby community in Australia, known for his leadership, sportsmanship, and sense of humor. The team's arrival in Plymouth marked the beginning of their British tour, which would see them play 34 matches against some of the best rugby teams in the world. They would go on to win 29 of those matches, losing only three and drawing two. Their success on the pitch helped to establish rugby union as a major sport in Australia and cemented the reputation of the Wallabies as a formidable rugby team. This photograph captures a moment of excitement and anticipation as the team sets foot on British soil for the first time, ready to take on the challenges of the tour ahead. The team's determination and confidence are palpable, and the sense of history being made is evident in the crowd of onlookers gathered on the dockside to welcome them to Plymouth.
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