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Fine Art Print : British and French dignitaries, Malcolm Rifkind, Secretary of State for Transport
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British and French dignitaries, Malcolm Rifkind, Secretary of State for Transport
British and French dignitaries, Malcolm Rifkind, Secretary of State for Transport, and his French counterpart Michel Delebarre and members of the TML board queue to clear French and British border controls at the Shakespeare Cliff following the tunnel breakthrough. 1st December 1990
Tony Weaver
Daily Express
Mirrorpix
Dover
England
Media ID 21923480
© Mirrorpix
Channel Tunnel Chunnel Hard Hats Nineties Politicians Railway 1990 Conservative Passports
21"x7" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with this captivating fine art print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring an historic moment between British and French dignitaries, this print showcases Malcolm Rifkind, Secretary of State for Transport, and his French counterpart Michel Delebarre, along with members of the TML board, as they queue to clear French customs. Created by renowned artist Tony Weaver of Memory Lane Prints, this exquisite piece captures the essence of diplomacy and international cooperation. A must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42.1cm x 17.7cm (16.6" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 33cm (27" x 13")
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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An Iconic Moment in History - British and French Dignitaries Celebrate the Channel Tunnel Breakthrough
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print captured by Tony Weaver, we witness a historic event that forever changed the landscape of transportation and politics. It is December 1st, 1990, and at Shakespeare Cliff, two nations come together to celebrate the breakthrough of the monumental Channel Tunnel. British Secretary of State for Transport, Malcolm Rifkind, stands alongside his French counterpart Michel Delebarre as they queue to clear border controls. Both dignitaries exude a sense of pride and accomplishment on their faces as they prepare to enter this engineering marvel - the Chunnel. Surrounded by members of the TML board and adorned with hard hats symbolizing their involvement in this remarkable project, these conservative politicians showcase unity amidst political differences. Their presence signifies not only successful collaboration but also a shared vision for progress and connectivity between Britain and France. Passports in hand, these influential figures embody both excitement and anticipation for what lies ahead within those tunnel walls. As they embark on this journey through time itself – from one century into another – it becomes evident that travel will never be the same again. This photograph encapsulates an era defined by groundbreaking achievements in transport infrastructure while reminding us of the power that can be harnessed when countries set aside differences for a common goal. Let us cherish this momentous occasion as we reflect upon how far we have come since that fateful day in 1990.
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