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Peter Griffiths Conservative MP for Smethwick, pictured in Marshall Street, Smethwick
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Peter Griffiths Conservative MP for Smethwick, pictured in Marshall Street, Smethwick
Peter Griffiths Conservative MP for Smethwick, pictured in Marshall Street, Smethwick. 6th December 1964
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Birmingham Post And Mail Archive
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Smethwick
England
Media ID 21719688
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Immigration Member Of Parliament Race Residential Smethwick Tory Walking Conservative Marshall Street
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This print captures Peter Griffiths, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Smethwick, in Marshall Street on a chilly December day in 1964. As he strolls confidently down the residential street, his presence exudes authority and determination. During this era of political turbulence and social change, Griffiths became known for his controversial stance on immigration. His election campaign had centered around the issue, with racially charged rhetoric that divided opinions within the community. This image serves as a poignant reminder of those times when race was at the forefront of political discourse. Marshall Street itself provides a fitting backdrop to this snapshot from history. The modest houses lining the road symbolize the working-class constituency that Griffiths represented. It is here where residents faced challenges brought about by immigration policies and tensions surrounding racial integration. While some may view this image as a testament to Griffiths' unwavering commitment to his party's principles, others see it as a reminder of an era marked by racial division and controversy. Regardless of one's perspective, there is no denying that this photograph encapsulates an important chapter in British politics during the 1960s. Preserved through time by Memory Lane Prints' dedicated staff, this print offers us an opportunity to reflect upon our past while contemplating how far we have come since then - both politically and socially.
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