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The overgrown ski slope at Kirkby, 11 September 1975
Stephen Shakeshaft
Liverpool Echo
Mirrorpix
Kirkby
England
Media ID 21870510
© Mirrorpix
Artificial Kirkby Knowsley Merseyside Outdoor Leisure Activities Ski Slope Skiing Slope 1975
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step into the past with our beautiful greeting card from Media Storehouse's Memory Lane Prints collection. This charming card features an iconic photograph, "The overgrown ski slope at Kirkby, 11 September 1975" by Stephen Shakeshaft. Witness the nostalgic scene of an abandoned ski slope, now overgrown with nature, transporting you back in time. Perfect for those who appreciate history and the passage of time, this unique card is sure to bring a smile to the recipient's face.
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.
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This photo print, titled "The overgrown ski slope at Kirkby, 11 September 1975" takes us back to a bygone era of outdoor leisure activities. Captured by the talented photographer Stephen Shakeshaft in the heart of Kirkby, Merseyside during the 1970s, this image encapsulates both nostalgia and curiosity. Once a vibrant hub for skiing enthusiasts, this artificial ski slope now lies abandoned and overgrown with nature's embrace. The passage of time has transformed what was once a bustling sporting destination into an enchanting scene where nature triumphs over human intervention. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we can't help but wonder about the stories that unfolded on these slopes decades ago. Imagining the exhilaration and laughter that echoed through these hills as skiers glided down its snowy terrain brings forth a sense of longing for those days gone by. Yet there is also beauty in witnessing how nature reclaims its territory. The lush greenery enveloping the forgotten ski slope serves as a poignant reminder of our ever-changing world and how even man-made structures are not immune to the relentless march of time. Stephen Shakeshaft's skillful composition allows us to reflect on our own connection with outdoor sports and recreation while simultaneously inviting contemplation on themes such as impermanence and resilience. This remarkable photograph transports us back to an era when skiing was king, reminding us that memories live forever within images like these from Memory Lane Prints.
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