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Dog owners given free licences
Over 200 free licences were given to dog owners too poor to pay the 7s. 6d. tax. The licences were presented at the Regal Cinema, Marble Arch, where the management had worked in conjunction with various animal charities including Our Dumb Friends League and Battersea Dogs Home to organise the charitable scheme. Date: 1932
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Media ID 23275010
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1932 Battersea Charitable Charity Dumb Free Friends League Licence Nov19 Owners Ownership Poor
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring heartwarming images of dog owners and their beloved pets, generously gifted free licences from Mary Evans Prints Online. These historic photographs, taken at the Regal Cinema in Marble Arch, evoke a sense of community and joy. Each canvas print is meticulously crafted with high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and long-lasting durability. Bring a piece of history into your home and celebrate the bond between dog owners and their faithful companions.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this heartwarming photograph from 1932, dog owners, many of whom were struggling financially, eagerly receive their free dog licences at the Regal Cinema in Marble Arch, London. The charitable scheme, organized in collaboration between the cinema management and animal welfare charities Our Dumb Friends League and Battersea Dogs Home, aimed to provide relief for pet owners unable to pay the mandatory 7s. 6d. (£3.25 in today's currency) tax. The joy and gratitude on the faces of the dog owners are palpable as they proudly hold up their new licences, ensuring their beloved pets could continue to accompany them in public spaces. The event took place at the Regal Cinema, a popular entertainment venue, adding an air of community and camaraderie to the occasion. Our Dumb Friends League and Battersea Dogs Home, two prominent animal welfare organizations, played a crucial role in the success of the charitable initiative. Their involvement not only provided financial assistance but also raised awareness about the importance of responsible pet ownership and the welfare of dogs in the community. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the power of charitable acts and the strong bond between people and their pets, especially during challenging economic times. This act of kindness not only brought relief to the dog owners but also fostered a sense of unity and compassion within the community.
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