Sitting along bustling Williamstown Road, an icon of nostalgia grabs your gaze—this quaint shop adorned with a vintage advertising mural on its weathered side wall, proudly proclaiming, “YOU CAN’T DO BETTER THAN A FISHER BAT!”
Picture this: Lachlan Fisher, the cricket bat virtuoso, opened the doors to his hand-crafted cricket bat shop in the charming neighbourhood of Kingsville during the mid-1990s. During his lifetime, he has meticulously handcrafted over 12,000 cricket bats, each one a testament to his craft and passion.
As economic winds shifted and challenges arose, Fisher faced a heart-wrenching decision. The more affordable housing and wide open spaces of country Victoria beckoned, and he made the bold choice to relocate his business there, where he continues to weave magic into every custom cricket bat he creates.
Today, Willow Cafe may be gone, but the magnificent mural and fisher door sign endure—a living testament to a bygone era when cricket bats were handcrafted with care and precision. Now, you can own a piece of this pitch-perfect local artistry.
This artwork is available in A0, A1, A2, A3, A4. Professional framing is available on A0, A1 and A2 sizes via pick up only.
Sitting along bustling Williamstown Road, an icon of nostalgia grabs your gaze—this quaint shop adorned with a vintage advertising mural on its weathered side wall, proudly proclaiming, “YOU CAN’T DO BETTER THAN A FISHER BAT!”
Picture this: Lachlan Fisher, the cricket bat virtuoso, opened the doors to his hand-crafted cricket bat shop in the charming neighbourhood of Kingsville during the mid-1990s. During his lifetime, he has meticulously handcrafted over 12,000 cricket bats, each one a testament to his craft and passion.
As economic winds shifted and challenges arose, Fisher faced a heart-wrenching decision. The more affordable housing and wide open spaces of country Victoria beckoned, and he made the bold choice to relocate his business there, where he continues to weave magic into every custom cricket bat he creates.
Today, Willow Cafe may be gone, but the magnificent mural and fisher door sign endure—a living testament to a bygone era when cricket bats were handcrafted with care and precision. Now, you can own a piece of this pitch-perfect local artistry.
This artwork is available in A0, A1, A2, A3, A4. Professional framing is available on A0, A1 and A2 sizes via pick up only.
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