Birth of RUGBY LEAGUE "1895 A Brave New World" Exclusive - Exceptional quality 230gsm - Framed, Unframed - FREE standard delivery

Classic Maps and Prints
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We are a small business who specialise in producing exceptional quality reproduction maps and prints from centuries past. In our studio we digitally clean these masterpieces in order to remove blemishes and certain signs of ageing but strive keep the look, feel and integrity of the original. All of our prints are produced on a high-end Canon Large Format printer which uses 12 inks to give the best colour reproduction and excellent print clarity in a range of popular frame-ready formats. We use Museum grade archival matt heavyweight paper 230gsm and original manufacturers pigment inks to produce prints that will last for many decades. We pride ourselves on our friendly, helpful service and you are always welcome to ask any about questions and special requirements that you may have about our products.

Prelude:
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Old Yorkshire Maps is very proud to bring you this unique work which dates back to Thursday 29th August 1895 and the creation of the Greatest Game. Created by a true Ruby League fan this piece recreates the famous meeting at the George Hotel, Huddersfield and a struggle born out of class. Many working class players in the North loved the game of Rugby but many worked in the mills, the pits and industry of the North of England. They simply wanted not to be out of pocket to play their game. Because they needed to take time off work to play they wanted to receive “broken time” payments so they could continue to afford to feed their families – not pay for playing the game. The Rugby Football Union disagreed with this form of “professionalism” and wanted the game to remain truly amateur. Many of their members were from the more prosperous middle classes who could afford to take time off work without pay. This culminated in the historic meeting at the George Hotel where the 22 clubs and their representatives agreed to break away from the RFU and found their own game – the Northern Union. Initially very much a Northern institution drawn from teams in Cheshire, Lancashire and Yorkshire this game evolved in to the modern day Rugby League – a game that wanted to place less of an emphasis on kicking the ball and instead run with it and play “open rugby”. The Greatest Game was born. Other clubs soon followed – the following season saw the addition of Bramley, Castleford, Heckmondwike, Holbeck, Leeds Parish Church, Morecombe, Swinton and Salford and the game grew year upon year. Rugby League has a very proud, tradition and heritage, some nearly 124 years later the game continues to innovate and seek to expand.

A classic work that creates a centrepiece for any home and would look stunning mounted. This print is produced on premium heavyweight 230 gsm paper and uses the finest quality inks that will not fade or smudge.

Features:
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• A beautiful contemporary vignette of the George Hotel, Huddersfield – setting for the famous meeting
• Three lists of the teams from Cheshire, Lancashire and Yorkshire
• A trading card depicting each of the 22 founding teams that played in the inaugural 1895/96 Northern Union competition
• A stirring title of “1895 A Brave New World – The Birth of Rugby League” with the oval ball insignia
• All set against a beautiful map of Northern England from the mid 1890s

Formats available
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This piece is available in 28"x20", 20"x16" and 16"x12" formats. We also have a framed 20"x16" version which is framed in a high quality classic black and gold frame which truly accentuates this superb work. The frames use a super-clear Perspex frontage which provides less reflection than glass and is safer for delivery purposes. The framed prints look stunning and are an ideal present for either yourself or a loved one.

Packaging and Despatch:
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We aim to despatched all orders within 2 working days although often sooner

FREE Standard UK delivery:
• All prints are sent in a sturdy carboard tube by Royal Mail Tracked 48
• Our framed prints are sent Parcelforce Express48 secured in bubble-wrap and enclosed in our custom made boxes

Express delivery:
• All prints are sent in a sturdy carboard tube by Royal Mail Tracked 24
• Our framed prints are sent Parcelforce Express24 secured in bubble-wrap and enclosed in our custom made boxes

USA orders
• All prints are sent in a sturdy cardboard tube via Royal Mail International Tracked and should arrive within 5 to 7 working days after despatch
• Our framed prints are sent Parcelforce Global Value secured in bubble-wrap and enclosed in our custom made boxes. Delivery should arrive within 5 to 7 working days after despatch