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Pancake Race / Olney
SHROVE TUESDAY The starter line for the Olney pancake race, 1951, which has been held in the village for over 500 years. Any Olney woman over 18 can compete. Date: 1951
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Media ID 14279730
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1951 Compete Held Housewives Lent Olney Pancake Pancakes Shrove Starter Tuesday Years
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Step into the vibrant world of tradition with our Framed Print of 'Pancake Race / Olney' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you back in time to the Shrove Tuesday starter line of the famous Olney pancake race, held in the English village since the 15th century. Witness the excitement and camaraderie of the participants, each eager to be the first to cross the finish line with a perfectly flipped pancake. Add this timeless piece to your home or office to bring a touch of history and charm to any space.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the excitement and tradition of the Olney Pancake Race, held in the quaint English village of Olney on Shrove Tuesday in 1951. The annual event, which can be traced back over 500 years, invites any Olney woman over the age of 18 to participate in the lively competition. The image shows the starter line, where eager housewives, dressed in their aprons and headscarves, eagerly await the signal to begin the race. The air is filled with anticipation as they gather at the starting line, pancakes in hand and frying pans at the ready. The custom, deeply rooted in the community, is a unique and delightful way for locals to celebrate the final days of Lent before the Christian season of fasting begins. The Olney Pancake Race is a test of agility and skill, as the women must toss their pancakes three times before crossing the finish line. The tradition, which has remained unchanged for centuries, is a cherished part of the village's heritage and continues to attract visitors from around the world. This photograph, taken in 1951, offers a glimpse into the past and the enduring spirit of this remarkable community event.
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