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Poster Print : Scene outside Downing Street, London, 30th November 1982
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Scene outside Downing Street, London, 30th November 1982
Scene outside Downing Street, London, 30th November 1982.
The Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, has left to the building due to security alert after one of her staff, office manager Peter Taylor, was injured after opening a letter bomb, fire bomb.
Letters from a group called the Animal Rights Militia, ARM, were in the Downing Street package
Andy Hosie
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
82 6211
Media ID 21773322
© Mirrorpix
Alert Animal Attacks Bomb Downing Street Fire Leaving Letter Parcel Party Police Rights Security Terror Terrorism Tory Welfare 1982 Conservative Extremists
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Scene outside Downing Street, London, 30th November 1982 print from Memory Lane Prints. This historical moment, beautifully captured by acclaimed photographer Andy Hosie, portrays the bustling scene outside the iconic British landmark as Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher leaves the premises due to a security alert. Add this vintage print to your collection and relive the intriguing stories of the past.
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Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a historic moment outside Downing Street on the 30th of November, 1982. The scene is filled with tension as Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has just been forced to leave the building due to a security alert. This alert was triggered by a devastating incident in which her office manager, Peter Taylor, was injured after opening a letter bomb disguised as a firebomb. The package that contained this deadly threat was sent by an extremist group known as the Animal Rights Militia (ARM). Their motive behind targeting Downing Street remains unclear, but their message of animal rights activism took an alarming turn towards violence on that fateful day. In this image, we witness the aftermath of terror and chaos. Police officers are seen securing the area while concerned party members gather around anxiously. The photograph serves as a stark reminder of the political climate during the 1980s when acts of terrorism were not limited to religious or ideological extremism alone. Andy Hosie's skillful lens captures not only the physical damage caused by these attacks but also reflects upon broader issues such as security measures and political vulnerability. As we delve into this snapshot from history, it prompts us to reflect on how far society has come in terms of ensuring safety for our leaders while highlighting ongoing debates surrounding animal welfare and extremism.
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