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Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher seen here at what remains of the Head Wrightson works in
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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 21697500
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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 forth a wave of 1,000 new jobs. The Teesside Urban Development Corporation echoed her vision by announcing various job opportunities from esteemed companies like British Telecom, Northern Ocean Services, and Nissan. Moreover, they unveiled plans for transformative projects such as the Tees Barrage, Teesside Park retail center, and the regeneration of Hartlepool marina. While Thatcher's presence brought a glimmer of hope to the region plagued by economic challenges, she candidly acknowledged that there was no magic wand to instantly alleviate its problems. This message resonated with both optimism and realism. However, not all welcomed her arrival with open arms. Protests against her policies served as a reminder that many in the North East remained skeptical about her approach. Nevertheless, this photograph encapsulates Thatcher's stern determination as she navigates through industrial decay and wasteland—a symbol of both resilience and transformation. Taken on September 12th, 1987 by Peter Reimann during an era defined by conservatism and political upheaval in Britain's history; it immortalizes one of Britain's most influential politicians against a backdrop of wilderness—symbolizing both challenge and opportunity for change.
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