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Greetings Card : 23 year old Londoner Derek Dewdney the village blacksmith of Brent, London
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23 year old Londoner Derek Dewdney the village blacksmith of Brent, London
23 year old Londoner Derek Dewdney the village blacksmith of Brent, London, shoes the horses at his forge against a back cloth of a teeming street as tankers, trucks and buses thunder by. 30th July 1970
Staff
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
England
Media ID 21610304
© Mirrorpix
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step into the vibrant world of Brent, London with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection. This captivating design features a 23-year-old local blacksmith, Derek Dewdney, at his forge. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the city, Derek calmly shoes his horses as tankers, trucks, and buses thunder by. This stunning image, brought to you by Memory Lane Prints, is a perfect blend of history and modernity, making it an ideal card for any occasion. Send a piece of London's rich heritage to your loved ones with our unique and thoughtful greetings cards.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the bustling streets of Brent, London in the 1970s. The focal point of the image is 23-year-old Derek Dewdney, a skilled blacksmith and a true embodiment of hard work and dedication. As he stands proudly at his forge, surrounded by an array of tools and equipment, Derek is seen meticulously shoeing horses against the backdrop of a teeming street. The contrast between tradition and modernity is strikingly evident as tankers, trucks, and buses thunder by in the background. This snapshot perfectly encapsulates the changing times during that era - where age-old craftsmanship coexisted with rapid industrialization. Derek's strong presence exudes confidence as he carries out his craft with precision. His weathered hands bear witness to years spent perfecting his trade; every strike on the anvil echoes with expertise honed through experience. This photograph not only captures a moment frozen in time but also serves as a testament to human resilience amidst evolving industries. It reminds us that even in an ever-changing world driven by technology and progress, there will always be individuals like Derek who dedicate their lives to preserving traditional skills. Staff at Memory Lane Prints have skillfully preserved this remarkable piece of history for us to cherish today. Through this image, we are invited into Derek Dewdney's world - one filled with passion for his work and unwavering commitment to keeping alive centuries-old traditions.
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