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Framed Print : In 1973, Bellingham newsagent Frank Mattinson found a calvatia maxima - otherwise known
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In 1973, Bellingham newsagent Frank Mattinson found a calvatia maxima - otherwise known
In 1973, Bellingham newsagent Frank Mattinson found a calvatia maxima - otherwise known as a giant puffball.
Frank, above right, said in an interview at the time: " I spotted it at the edge of Hareshaw Lynn Burn from the window of my home. I m surprised I d never seen it before then."
When Frank bought the puffball into the village it caused a bit of a stir, with locals believing it was the biggest ever found in the county.
Butcher Henry Walton, above left, had " never seen anything like it" and displayed the puffball on his counter, where it was examined and handled by locals.
The puffball was put in a guess-the-weight competition and the proceeds were donated to Hexham Hospital
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Core53 Heavy Rural 1973 Puffball
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Step into the past with our exclusive Media Storehouse Framed Print from Memory Lane Prints. This captivating vintage find showcases a remarkable discovery made by Frank Mattinson, a newsagent from Bellingham in 1973. Frank's chance encounter with a Calvatia maxima, also known as a giant puffball, is beautifully captured in this timeless photograph. Bring the intrigue and wonder of the past into your home or office with this unique and intriguing framed print. A perfect addition to any space, this print is sure to spark conversations and inspire curiosity. Order yours today and make history a part of your story.
Framed and mounted 9x7 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 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). 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 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
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.
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In 1973, Bellingham newsagent Frank Mattinson made an extraordinary discovery - a calvatia maxima, also known as a giant puffball. Pictured above right, Frank recalled his surprise when he spotted the enormous fungus at the edge of Hareshaw Lynn Burn from his home window. He wondered how he had never seen it before. Word quickly spread throughout the village about Frank's find, causing quite a commotion among locals who believed it to be the largest puffball ever found in the county. Butcher Henry Walton (pictured above left) was particularly astonished and proudly displayed the massive puffball on his counter for everyone to see and handle. The excitement grew even further when villagers decided to hold a guess-the-weight competition with the puffball as its centerpiece. The proceeds from this unique event were generously donated to Hexham Hospital, benefiting their noble cause. This photograph captures not only the remarkable size of this rare specimen but also reflects the close-knit rural community that rallied around such an unusual occurrence. It serves as a testament to both nature's wonders and human curiosity. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints, this image offers us a glimpse into life in Bellingham during the 1970s - where even something as simple as finding an oversized mushroom could bring people together in awe and wonder.
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