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Sport - Football - Swansea City - Vetch Field - Groundsmen try to soften the frozen Vetch




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Sport - Football - Swansea City - Vetch Field - Groundsmen try to soften the frozen Vetch

Sport - Football - Swansea City - Vetch Field - Groundsmen try to soften the frozen Vetch Field pitch - 15th January 1959 - Western Mail and Echo Copyright

Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Swansea
Wales

Media ID 21690252

© Mirrorpix

1959


18x24 inch Poster Print

Step into the past with our captivating Football Poster Print from Media Storehouse's Memory Lane Prints collection. This vintage photograph captures a memorable moment at Swansea City's historic Vetch Field, where groundsmen brave the winter chill to prepare the frozen pitch for a game on 15th January 1959. The Western Mail and Echo copyright image, titled "Groundsmen try to soften the frozen Vetch," offers a unique glimpse into the rich history of Swansea City Football Club. Bring the nostalgia home and adorn your walls with this stunning piece of football memorabilia.

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 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.


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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the 1950s at the iconic Vetch Field in Swansea City. The image captures a remarkable scene as dedicated groundsmen battle against Mother Nature's icy grip to soften the frozen pitch. With determined expressions etched on their faces, these unsung heroes of football can be seen meticulously tending to every inch of the field. Armed with shovels and brushes, they work tirelessly, their breath visible in the cold winter air. Their efforts symbolize not only their commitment to ensuring a fair game but also their unwavering dedication to preserving the spirit of football amidst challenging weather conditions. The frozen Vetch Field stands as a testament to both nature's power and man's resilience. As spectators eagerly await kick-off, one cannot help but marvel at how this frozen battleground will soon transform into an arena where dreams are made and legends born. This poignant snapshot serves as a reminder of the simpler times when football was played for pure passion rather than commercial gain. It encapsulates an era when players faced adversity head-on without modern luxuries such as heated pitches or advanced technology. As we gaze upon this vintage photograph, let us take a moment to appreciate those who worked behind-the-scenes - these unsung heroes whose dedication ensured that even in freezing temperatures, the beautiful game could still thrive on that hallowed ground known as Vetch Field.

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