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Surprise party JLP01_09_870576
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Mr and Mrs Stanborough and friends posed behind a table laid with cakes during a surprise party for their diamond wedding anniversary.
A surprise diamond wedding party was held for Mrs E and Mr F Stanborough at the Laing Sports Club at Elstree. Mr Stanborough had joined Laing as a carpenter in 1934. After his service during the war, he returned to become a general foreman and site agent on various sites. He retired in 1970 with 36 years service. An article on their diamond wedding celebrations was published in the August 1987 issue of Laings Team Spirit newsletter
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1980s Celebration Clubhouse Laing Spirit People Posed Group Portrait
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Celebrate the joy of a surprise diamond wedding anniversary with our exquisite fine art print, JLP01_09_870576 by Historic England Archive. This charming image, captured by Joh from Historic England, transports you back to Laing Sports Ground in Elstree, where Mr and Mrs Stanborough and their friends gathered around a table filled with delightful cakes for a surprise party. Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home or office with this beautiful, archival-quality fine art print from Media Storehouse.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This charming print captures a heartwarming moment during a surprise party held at the Laing Sports Club in Elstree, Greater London. The occasion? A diamond wedding anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Stanborough, surrounded by their dear friends. The image showcases the jubilant couple and their companions gathered behind a beautifully adorned table laid with an array of delicious cakes. Their smiles radiate pure joy as they bask in the love and warmth of this special milestone event. Mr Stanborough's long-standing association with Laing is highlighted, having joined as a carpenter back in 1934. His dedication to the company saw him rise through the ranks to become a general foreman and site agent on various projects before retiring in 1970 after an impressive 36 years of service. It is evident that this surprise party was organized with great care and affection, symbolizing not only the enduring love between Mr and Mrs Stanborough but also the deep bonds formed within their community over time. This snapshot serves as a testament to cherished memories shared amongst friends, celebrating life's precious moments together. It stands as an endearing reminder of love's endurance throughout decades of marriage, leaving us inspired by such remarkable stories of commitment and happiness.
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