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Liverpool footballer Ian St. John with his new Ford Cortina in Liverpool
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Liverpool footballer Ian St. John with his new Ford Cortina in Liverpool
Liverpool footballer Ian St. John with his new Ford Cortina in Liverpool.
8th March 1965
Sayle
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21943396
© Mirrorpix
Driving Residential Street Suburbs
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In this print captured by Sayle from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the vibrant streets of Liverpool in the 1960s. The image showcases none other than the legendary Liverpool footballer, Ian St. John, proudly posing with his brand-new Ford Cortina. The photograph beautifully encapsulates a moment in time when St. John's fame and success on the field were mirrored by his choice of automobile – a symbol of status and achievement for many during that era. As he stands confidently beside his sleek vehicle, one can't help but admire both his sporting prowess and impeccable taste. The residential street backdrop offers a glimpse into the everyday lives of Liverpudlians in this period; rows of modest houses line either side as neighbors go about their daily routines. This snapshot perfectly captures the essence of suburban life at its finest – where dreams are pursued both on and off the pitch. Sayle's composition skillfully combines elements such as driving, housing, player, street, suburbs to create an evocative narrative within a single frame. It serves as a reminder that even sports icons like Ian St. John were not immune to the allure of ordinary pleasures like owning a new car or finding solace within their own community. This remarkable photograph is not just an artifact from history; it is also an invitation to step back in time and experience firsthand what it meant to be part of Liverpool's rich cultural tapestry during this iconic decade.
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