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Canvas Print : Alligator in a bar, Zanzibar, 30 Great Queen Street DD001716
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Alligator in a bar, Zanzibar, 30 Great Queen Street DD001716
Get me a drink and make it snappy! Tenth Anniversary Alligator seated at the bar drinking a cocktail, Zanzibar, 30 Great Queen Street, London. Photographed by Paul Barkshire, 26th June 1986
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 19287342
© Historic England Archive
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Celebrate 10 years of history with our captivating Canvas Print of "Alligator in a Bar, Zanzibar" by Paul Barkshire from Historic England. This vintage photograph, taken at 30 Great Queen Street in London on 26th June 1986, showcases an intriguing alligator, seemingly human-like as it sips a cocktail at a Zanzibar bar. Add a touch of mystery and adventure to your space with this unique, high-quality Canvas Print. Cheers to a decade of stories and moments, beautifully preserved for years to come!
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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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This print captures a truly extraordinary moment in time - an alligator casually perched on a barstool, sipping on a cocktail at the renowned Zanzibar bar. Located on 30 Great Queen Street in London, this peculiar scene is both whimsical and intriguing. Taken by photographer Paul Barkshire on the 26th of June, 1986, this image showcases his keen eye for capturing the unexpected. The tenth anniversary celebration seems to have taken an unusual turn as this reptilian guest demands attention with its presence. With its toothy grin and mischievous eyes, it appears to be relishing every sip of its drink while commanding those around it to "get me a drink and make it snappy!". The juxtaposition between the exotic creature and the everyday setting creates an air of surrealism that is hard to ignore. As we delve into this photograph's narrative, one cannot help but wonder how such an unconventional event came about. Was it simply a publicity stunt or perhaps someone's eccentric pet? Regardless of its origins, this image serves as a reminder that life often surprises us when we least expect it. Paul Barkshire has masterfully captured not only the spectacle itself but also our collective fascination with oddities. Through his lens, he invites us to ponder upon moments like these that challenge our perceptions and ignite our imagination.
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