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Cardiff - Old - Library - Dr Who actor Tom Baker and Lisa Jenkins of Neath
Cardiff - Old - Library - Dr Who actor Tom Baker and Lisa Jenkins of Neath, with the time capsule before it was buried in the foundations of South Glamorgans new county library in Cardiff. The Doctors assistant was 11-year-old Lisa Jenkins who won a competition organised by BBCs Welsh-language childrens programme, Biliodowcar. Also in the picture is Angharad Mair, one of the presenters of Bilidowcar - 16th May 1985
Western Mail Archive
Western Mail and Echo Copyright
Wales
Media ID 21485215
© Mirrorpix
Building Dr Who Library Shovel
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Stepping into the Past - A Glimpse of Cardiff's Old Library with Dr Who Actor Tom Baker and Lisa Jenkins
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. In this print captured by Western Mail and Echo Copyright, we are transported back to a momentous day in Cardiff's history. It is May 16th, 1985, and the city is buzzing with excitement as renowned actor Tom Baker, famous for his portrayal of Doctor Who, joins young Lisa Jenkins from Neath at the site of South Glamorgan's new county library. The image showcases an extraordinary event that unfolded before our eyes - the burial of a time capsule within the foundations of this grand building. At just eleven years old, Lisa had emerged victorious in a competition organized by BBC's Welsh-language children's program Biliodowcar. She was bestowed with the honor of being Doctor Who's assistant on this memorable occasion. Accompanying them in this snapshot is Angharad Mair, one of Bilidowcar's presenters. Together they stand proudly beside a shovel symbolizing progress and growth while holding onto a piece of history that will be sealed away for future generations to discover. This photograph not only captures an iconic moment but also serves as a testament to Cardiff's rich cultural heritage. The fusion between popular television culture represented by Tom Baker and local talent showcased through Lisa Jenkins exemplifies how art can bridge gaps and create lasting memories. As we gaze upon this remarkable image today, it reminds us that even amidst change and progress
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