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Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher seen here at what remains of the Head Wrightson works in
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher seen here at what remains of the Head Wrightson works in Thornaby, Middlesbrough
The Prime Minister launched her inner-city offensive on Teesside with the promise of 1, 000 new jobs.
The Teesside Urban Development Corporation announced new jobs created by companies such as British Telecom, Northern Ocean Services, Nissan and others, as well as schemes that would lead eventually to the creation of the Tees Barrage, Teesside Park retail centre, and the regeneration of Hartlepool marina.
Margaret Thatcher came to the region with a message of hope ? but she said she had no magic wand to rid the region of its problems.
But as well as announcements of new ventures, there were also protests, and Mrs Thatcher left Teesside in no doubt that many of her policies remain unpopular in the North East 12th September 1987
Peter Reimann
Teesside Archive
Mirrorpix
Middlesbrough
North Yorkshire
England
Media ID 21697753
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Conservatives Handbag Industrial Decay Regeneration Stern Teesside Twin Set Wasteland Wilderness
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This print captures Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher amidst the remnants of the Head Wrightson works in Thornaby, Middlesbrough. It was during this visit that she launched her ambitious inner-city offensive on Teesside, promising to bring 1,000 new jobs to the region. The Teesside Urban Development Corporation also announced several exciting projects aimed at revitalizing the area, including collaborations with renowned companies like British Telecom, Northern Ocean Services, and Nissan. Despite her message of hope for Teesside's future, Thatcher acknowledged that there was no easy solution to the region's problems. This stern and determined leader made it clear that she possessed no magic wand capable of instantly transforming its fortunes. As news of these ventures spread, protests against Thatcher's policies were also evident during her time in Teesside. The photograph not only highlights Thatcher as a powerful politician but also showcases the industrial decay and wilderness surrounding her. Her iconic twin set attire and trademark handbag further emphasize her presence in this historic moment captured by Peter Reimann. Decades later, this image serves as a reminder of both optimism and discontent during an era marked by political change and economic challenges.
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