Metal Print : Francis Drake Bowling
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Francis Drake Bowling
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE The sign at the bowling green at Plymouth Hoe, Devon, where Sir Francis Drake was playing a game of bowls when he saw the Spanish Armada in 1588. Date: 1545 - 1596
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Media ID 14299604
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1545 1588 1596 Armada Bowling Bowls Drake Elizabethan Francis Places Plymouth
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Experience history come to life with our stunning Metal Prints featuring the iconic image of Sir Francis Drake playing bowls at Plymouth Hoe. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back to 1588 when Drake famously interrupted his game to prepare for the Spanish Armada's arrival. Our high-quality Metal Prints offer vibrant colors, exceptional detail, and a modern, sleek design that adds an artistic touch to any space. Bring history into your home or office with this inspiring and intriguing piece.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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
Sir Francis Drake: A Historic Moment at Plymouth Hoe, Devon This evocative image captures the spirit of Sir Francis Drake, the legendary English sea captain and explorer, as he engages in a leisurely game of bowls at Plymouth Hoe in Devon, England, in the late 16th century. The sign at the bowling green, a relic of the past, bears testament to the rich history that unfolded on this very spot. Born in 1545, Drake rose to prominence during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, becoming a favorite of the monarch and a symbol of English maritime power. Dressed in the elaborate Elizabethan costume of the era, Drake appears to be completely absorbed in the game, oblivious to the impending danger that would soon disrupt his tranquil moment. The year was 1588, and the Spanish Armada, the largest naval force ever assembled, was making its way across the English Channel with the intention of invading England. As Drake and his companions continued their game, they were suddenly interrupted by the sight of the Spanish fleet in the horizon. The imminent threat of invasion forced Drake to abandon his leisurely pursuits and join the English forces in repelling the Spanish Armada, marking a turning point in the war and securing England's position as a major maritime power. This photograph, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when history was made on the very green where Sir Francis Drake played his fateful game of bowls.
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