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Bill Edrich and Denis Compton coming out to bat at Lords Cricket ground during
Bill Edrich and Denis Compton coming out to bat at Lords Cricket ground during the legendary summer of 1947 when Compton scored 3, 816 runs and Edrich 3, 539. Date: 1947
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27x27 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning vintage poster print featuring cricket legends Bill Edrich and Denis Compton coming out to bat at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground. This captivating image, rights managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the legendary summer of 1947 when Compton scored an incredible 3,816 runs and Edrich made 3,539. Add a touch of history and sporting elegance to your home or office with this beautiful poster print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
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 evocative photograph captures the iconic moment when cricket legends Bill Edrich and Denis Compton walked out to bat together at the hallowed Lord's Cricket Ground during the legendary summer of 1947. The image transports us back in time to a bygone era, as the two English cricketing greats prepare to face the opposition in front of a packed and passionate crowd. The year was 1947, and the cricket season had been one for the history books. Compton had already amassed an impressive 3,816 runs, while Edrich was not far behind with 3,539 runs. Their outstanding performances helped lead England to victory in the Ashes series against Australia, cementing their place in cricketing folklore. As they make their way to the crease, the tension is palpable. The sun casts long shadows across the outfield, and the anticipation in the air is electric. The crowd roars its approval as the two sportsmen take their places, poised and ready to face the challenges that lie ahead. The image is a testament to the enduring spirit of cricket and the unbreakable bond between two of England's greatest cricketing heroes. The 1940s were a time of hardship and uncertainty, but the nation found solace in the simple joys of the game. This photograph captures the essence of that spirit, and serves as a reminder of the power of sport to bring people together and lift our spirits, even in the darkest of times.
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