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Chess Championships at Sacred Heart Catholic School, Handsworth, Birmingham
Chess Championships at Sacred Heart Catholic School, Handsworth, Birmingham, Saturday 13th December 1975
Birmingham Post
Mirrorpix
England
BPM 1975 8372
Media ID 21914609
© Mirrorpix
Asian Birmingham Black Board Games Chess Drink Drinks Ethnic Holding Minorities Schoolchildren Schools Soft 1975 West Midlands
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Step back in time with this captivating photograph from the Media Storehouse archives. Witness the intense concentration and fierce competition at the Chess Championships held at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Handsworth, Birmingham, on Saturday 13th December 1975. This vintage print, sourced from the Birmingham Post's Memory Lane collection, is a perfect addition to any home or office, evoking memories of a bygone era. Relive the excitement of the game and the spirit of friendly rivalry with this unique and authentic piece of local history.
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Estimated Product Size is 25cm x 37.5cm (9.8" x 14.8")
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 this print titled "Chess Championships at Sacred Heart Catholic School, Handsworth, Birmingham" we are transported back to a momentous Saturday on the 13th of December in 1975. The image captures a vibrant scene filled with diverse schoolchildren from different ethnic backgrounds engaging in an intense game of chess. Located in the heart of West Midlands, England, Sacred Heart Catholic School was known for fostering inclusivity and promoting intellectual growth among its students. This snapshot showcases the power of board games like chess to bridge cultural gaps and unite young minds through friendly competition. The children's faces are adorned with smiles that reflect their enthusiasm and joy as they strategize their next move. Holding soft drinks cans in their hands, these bright-eyed youngsters demonstrate both focus and camaraderie amidst the heated battles taking place across multiple chessboards. This photograph serves as a testament to the rich diversity found within Birmingham's educational institutions during the 1970s. It highlights not only the multicultural nature of this particular school but also celebrates minorities' active participation in extracurricular activities such as chess championships. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints and originally captured by Birmingham Post, this timeless image invites us to reminisce about an era when education transcended boundaries and brought together children from all walks of life for moments of shared learning and enjoyment.
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