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Anti-nuclear power demonstration, Cornwall
Anti-nuclear power protest in Cornwall, with one protester wearing a gas mask and white protective suit. Date: 1970s
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Media ID 14411466
© Mary Evans Picture Library/ANDREW BESLEY
Anti Banner Bugle Campaign Campaigns Demo Demonstrations Fields Mask Nuclear Placard Power Protective Protester Gwithian
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Add a powerful statement to your home or office decor with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "Anti-nuclear power demonstration, Cornwall," showcases the passion and determination of the anti-nuclear movement in the 1970s. Featuring a protester in a gas mask and protective suit, this thought-provoking print is a poignant reminder of historical activism. Order now and bring this inspiring piece of history into your space.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph from the 1970s, a determined group of protesters gathers in the rolling fields of Gwithian, Cornwall, to voice their opposition against nuclear power. The rural landscape, dotted with cows and grazing sheep, starkly contrasts with the somber mood of the demonstration. At the forefront of the crowd, a woman wearing a gas mask and a white protective suit raises her placard high, her expression resolute. The anti-nuclear power movement gained significant momentum during the 1970s as concerns over the potential dangers of nuclear energy grew. The construction of nuclear power stations and the risks associated with nuclear waste disposal sparked widespread protests across the United Kingdom and Europe. The use of protective gear like gas masks and white suits was a common sight at these demonstrations, symbolizing the fear of potential nuclear accidents and the long-term health hazards of nuclear energy. The protesters in this photograph hold various placards and banners, each bearing powerful messages against nuclear power. Their voices echoed those of millions of people who were concerned about the environmental and health risks of nuclear energy. The anti-nuclear power campaign was a significant political movement of the 1970s, and this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the passion and determination of those who fought against the expansion of the nuclear industry. This image captures a pivotal moment in the history of the anti-nuclear power movement, highlighting the courage and conviction of the people who stood up against the potential dangers of nuclear energy in their communities. The scene in Gwithian, Cornwall, is a testament to the power of grassroots activism and the enduring impact of collective action.
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