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Fine Art Print : Blind Cardiff City Councillor Joan Ward, recording her notes while her guide dog Jenny
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Blind Cardiff City Councillor Joan Ward, recording her notes while her guide dog Jenny
Blind Cardiff City Councillor Joan Ward, recording her notes while her guide dog Jenny looks on. *JOAN WARD, above, made history when she was the first blind person to be elected as a Cardiff councillor in 1979. A former social worker, Joan said at the time: " I was caught on the hop. I was annoyed at the time by some incident and somebody asked me if I would stand for council. I said yes." Joans family would read reports to her, and she would transcribe notes in Braille. She lost her sight in one eye as a toddler after an accident, and her other eye began to deteriorate when she was 13. Joan joined the Labour Party in 1974. With her guide dog, Jenny, she got to know the maze-like chambers of city hall so well that she was often asked for directions. 15th June 1981
Western Mail and Echo Ltd
Cardiff
Wales
Media ID 21638614
© Mirrorpix
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Capture the inspiring moment of history being made with this Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Featuring Blind Cardiff City Councillor Joan Ward, deeply concentrated on her notes, her unwavering determination is palpable. Her loyal companion, guide dog Jenny, looks on with unwavering support, their bond a testament to their shared journey. This exquisitely crafted print, from the Memory Lane Prints collection by Western Mail and Echo Ltd, is a must-have for those who appreciate the power of resilience and the unbreakable bond between a person and their faithful companion.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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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Blind Cardiff City Councillor Joan Ward, recording her notes while her guide dog Jenny looks on. *JOAN WARD, above, made history when she was the first blind person to be elected as a Cardiff councillor in 1979. A former social worker, Joan said at the time: 'I was caught on the hop. I was annoyed at the time by some incident and somebody asked me if I would stand for council. I said yes. ' Joans family would read reports to her, and she would transcribe notes in Braille. Joan's determination and resilience are evident in this powerful image captured by Western Mail and Echo Ltd in June 1981. Despite losing sight in one eye as a toddler after an accident and facing deteriorating vision since age 13, Joan never let her disability hinder her ambitions. With unwavering support from her loyal companion Jenny, a devoted guide dog who stood faithfully by her side throughout countless council meetings at city hall, Joan navigated the maze-like chambers with ease. Her familiarity with every nook and cranny of city hall became so renowned that she often found herself being sought out for directions. This photograph serves as a testament to Joan's indomitable spirit and trailblazing achievements within local politics during the 1980s. It is a reminder that barriers can be overcome through determination, adaptability, and unwavering support from those around us.
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