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Old man in pigeon loft, Stoke
An old man wearing a cloth cap checks his racing pigeons in his back yard pigeon loft Date: 1987
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Cloth Fancier Fancy Homing Loft Pensioner Perch Pigeon Pigeons Potteries Retired Staffordshire Stoke Stoke On Trent Trent
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Bring the charm of yesteryears into your modern space with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece, "Old man in pigeon loft, Stoke," beautifully captures the essence of tradition and nostalgia. The image, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, features an old man in a cloth cap tending to his racing pigeons in his cozy backyard pigeon loft, dated 1987. Each print is meticulously framed with care, enhancing the rich details and warm tones of the photograph. A perfect addition to any room, this timeless image is sure to inspire fond memories and spark intriguing conversations.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 62cm x 44.6cm (24.4" x 17.6")
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.
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1. Title: "A Quiet Moment in the Potteries: An Old Pigeon Fancier in His Backyard Loft, Stoke-on-Trent, 1987" 2. Description: This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the quiet intensity of an elderly pigeon fancier as he checks on his racing pigeons in his humble backyard loft in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, in 1987. The man, wearing a worn cloth cap, concentrates on his beloved birds, his weathered face etched with the lines of time and experience. The pigeons perch on wooden roosts, their feathers ruffled from the cool breeze, while the sun casts long shadows over the simple, cluttered scene. The image transports us back to a bygone era, evoking the working-class spirit and the enduring appeal of this traditional pastime in the heart of the Potteries. 3. Keywords: Old man, pigeon fancier, cloth cap, backyard, loft, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Potteries, pigeons, garden, homers, homing, racing, perch, birds, fancy, fancier, working class, retired, sport. 4. Background: Stoke-on-Trent, often referred to as "The Potteries," is a city in Staffordshire, England, renowned for its rich history in ceramics and pottery production. In the 1980s, the city was also home to a thriving community of pigeon fanciers, who dedicated their time and passion to breeding, training, and racing homing pigeons. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of one such fancier, who tended to his birds with dedication and pride in the quiet solitude of his backyard loft. 5. Themes: Nostalgia, Tradition, Working Class, Pastime, Nature, Aging, Solitude, Patience, Determination, Passion.
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