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Wakey Wakey, Mothers Home. While the cats a way the mice will play
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Wakey Wakey, Mothers Home. While the cats a way the mice will play
Wakey Wakey, Mothers Home. While the cats a way the mice will play, so the old saying goes. And as if to prove that naughty boys cannot be left alone with the housekeeping money for five minutes at a time, Mrs Thatcher flew back from the Falklands to find the City in a panic, money pouring out of the country and senior ministers queuing up to get smacked down.
The recent disastrous run on Sterling began while the Prime Minister was in the Falklands. Rumours of an early election and the threat of a 30% develuation under a possible Labour Government made overseas investors sprint for cover.
Perhaps that is why the City of London seems dead. Or is it the prime ministers vision of a bowler hatted Britain if the Conservatives lose at the polls. It could just be the aftermath of New Year celebrations when the world seems flat and drowsy.
In fact these city gents are actors, invited to lie down by the Manpower Services Commission. Its all part of an advertising plan to get the nation back on its feet again. 3rd January 1983
Daily Mirror
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Media ID 21606226
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Wakey Wakey, Mother's Home - A Snapshot of Chaos and Contemplation
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. This print captures a moment frozen in time, transporting us back to the tumultuous era of 1983. As the old saying goes, "While the cat's away, the mice will play" and this sentiment couldn't be truer when it comes to mischievous boys left alone with housekeeping money. In this particular instance, it was none other than Mrs Thatcher who flew back from her Falklands expedition only to find herself amidst a city in panic. Money was pouring out of the country at an alarming rate while senior ministers anxiously awaited their turn for reprimand. The recent run on Sterling had begun during her absence – rumors of an early election and potential devaluation under Labour Government sent overseas investors into a frenzy. Perhaps it is these circumstances that have rendered London's financial hub lifeless. Or maybe it is Prime Minister Thatcher's vision of a bowler-hatted Britain if Conservatives were to lose at the polls. Alternatively, one could attribute this stillness to post-New Year celebrations when lethargy permeates every corner. However, upon closer inspection, we discover that these seemingly idle city gents are not what they appear to be. They are actors enlisted by the Manpower Services Commission as part of an ingenious advertising campaign aimed at revitalizing our nation. Their purpose? To inspire us all to rise from our slumber and reclaim our place on solid ground once more. This remarkable photograph serves as both a reminder of past chaos and an invitation for collective rejuvenation – urging us all to wake up from our drowsiness and embrace new beginnings.
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