Greetings Card : Boys eat chips beneath a sign for a Salford sauna
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Boys eat chips beneath a sign for a Salford sauna
Boys eat chips beneath a sign for a Salford sauna Date: circa 1980
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Media ID 14359479
© Martin ONeill / Mary Evans Picture Library
1980 Beneath Chips Eighties Everyday Martin Salford Sauna
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Greetings Card collection - a charming vintage image of 'Boys eat chips beneath a sign for a Salford sauna' (circa 1980). This delightful card, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time with its authentic and quintessential British atmosphere. Perfect for those who appreciate a nostalgic touch, this card is an ideal gift for any occasion or simply to brighten up someone's day. Add a personal message and create a moment of joy and surprise with every delivery. Celebrate the past, present, and future with our unique and thoughtfully curated range of greetings cards.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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
Boys Eat Chips Beneath a Sign for a Salford Sauna" is a poignant and evocative photograph capturing the essence of everyday life in the 1980s northern English city of Salford. The image, taken circa 1980, depicts two young boys casually seated on the pavement, engrossed in the simple pleasure of eating chips from paper cones. The scene is set against the backdrop of a worn-out sign advertising a local sauna, its neon lights flickering in the damp, grey air. The photograph encapsulates the spirit of working-class social life in Salford during this period. The boys, dressed in typical 80s attire, seem oblivious to the world around them as they focus on their meal. The sauna sign, a common sight on the streets of Salford, serves as a reminder of the area's industrial past and its unique cultural identity. Martin, the photographer, skillfully captures the authenticity of the moment, inviting the viewer to reflect on the everyday experiences of life in Salford during the 1980s. The photograph is a testament to the power of street photography to document the social and cultural history of a place and its people. The image is a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving the past and celebrating the everyday moments that shape our collective memory. It is a must-have for anyone interested in the social history of northern England during the 1980s or the work of Martin, a renowned photographer known for his evocative and insightful images of urban life.
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