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The Illustrated Daily Postcard - Gladstone Statue
The Illustrated Daily Postcard - November 4th, 1905 - Bronze Statue of William Ewart Gladstone - unveiled on this day by Mr John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn on The Strand, London (adjacent to George Edmund Streets Law Courts). This statue was the work of Mr Hamo Thornycroft RA (1850-1925). Date: 1905
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Media ID 14351416
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Daily Ewart Gladstone Hamo Minister Morley Post Card Prime Sculptor Sep15 Strand Thorneycroft Unveiling Viscount
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Refresh your home decor with a beautiful full photo 16"x16" (40x40cm) cushion, complete with cushion pad insert. Printed on both sides and made from 100% polyester with a zipper on the bottom back edge of the cushion cover. Care Instructions: Warm machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Warm iron inside out. Do not dry clean.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 26.6cm x 40cm (10.5" x 15.7")
Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
November 4, 1905: A Historic Moment in British Political History Commemorated in this Illustrated Daily Postcard This postcard image transports us back in time to a significant event in British political history. The date is November 4, 1905, and the location is The Strand in London, where a momentous occasion was unfolding. The focus of our attention is the newly unveiled bronze statue of William Ewart Gladstone, a British statesman and four-time Prime Minister, who is regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of the United Kingdom. The statue, the work of renowned sculptor Hamo Thornycroft RA, stands proudly adjacent to George Edmund Street's Law Courts. The unveiling ceremony was presided over by none other than Mr. John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn. Morley, a close friend and political ally of Gladstone, played a pivotal role in the Labour Party's early development. Gladstone's political career spanned over five decades, and his tenure as Prime Minister saw the implementation of several significant reforms, including the Reform Act of 1867, which expanded the electorate and paved the way for universal suffrage. This postcard, with its intricate details and evocative imagery, offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to appreciate the historical significance of this event and the enduring legacy of William Ewart Gladstone.
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