The Walton Collection
Irish Times - 2nd May 1916 - Page 4 (Back Page)
Irish Times - 2nd May 1916 - Page 4 (Back Page)
All prints and frames are Made in Ireland. Price includes VAT.
Irish Times - 2nd May 1916 - Page 4 (Back Page) - Headlines and copy includes:
"A CITIZENS DIARY " and "THE GREAT FIRE", continued from page 2, constitutes the main copy of this page with a short piece on" THE WESTERN FIELD WAR - IRISH SOLDIERS DASH- SPLENDID BRAVERY IN GAS ATTACK AT HULLOCH" (which details how a German Gas attack was blown back over its own troops by the wind with high numbers of casualties). There is also "LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE "and market news, including a note on the price of silver which at over 33 d. per ounce is at the highest price it has been for over 23 years. "SPORTING NEWS" (mainly details the list of runners in upcoming races at Newbury, Louth Hunt and Ardee Steeplechase and "THE TWO THOUSAND GUINNEAS" (at Newmarket )...
This revealing page from the largest daily "Broadsheet" of the day, reproduced on 210 gsm Satin art paper ,set behind glass, and tastefully framed on mottled green pine suede backing in a fine aged Gold Leaf frame.