Mouse Mat : Man at work, The London Gazette
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Man at work, The London Gazette
Man at work at his desk in the offices of The London Gazette, near Fleet Street, London. The publication has been described by some as the worlds most boring newspaper. It contains official government notices and news items, and dates back to the 1660s.
1969
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Media ID 14347042
© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
1969 Aged Boring Desk Dull Gazette Glasses Jumper Media News Newspaper Notices Office Offices Official Press Publication Pullover Spectacles
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Bring some life into your office, or create a heartfelt gift, with a personalised deluxe Mouse Mat. Made of high-density black foam with a tough, stain-resistant inter-woven cloth cover they will brighten up any home or corporate office.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Product Size is 24.2cm x 19.7cm (9.5" x 7.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in 1969 by David Lewis Hodgson for The Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the daily routine of a dedicated man at work for The London Gazette. Located near the historic Fleet Street in London, The London Gazette is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the English-speaking world, with its origins dating back to the 1660s. The man in the photograph, middle-aged and wearing glasses, sits intently at his cluttered desk, surrounded by stacks of papers and documents. His attire, consisting of a jumper and spectacles, reflects the era's typical office attire. With a pen in hand and a determined expression on his face, he is fully engrossed in his work, oblivious to the passing of time. The London Gazette is renowned for its official government notices and news items, making it an essential source of information for those in the legal, trade, and industry sectors. Its unassuming appearance and seemingly mundane content have earned it the reputation of being the world's most boring newspaper. However, this photograph reminds us that even the most seemingly dull tasks require focus, dedication, and a commitment to accuracy and completeness. The photograph also transports us back to the 1960s, an era of significant social and political change in the UK. The bustling streets of Fleet Street, once the heart of the British press and media scene, provide an intriguing backdrop to this snapshot of a man at work, adding to the historical significance of the image.
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