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Canvas Print : South Yorkshire County Council Christmas card, c. 1986
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South Yorkshire County Council Christmas card, c. 1986
The card depicts the Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, and the Secretary of State for the Environment, Michael Heseltine, carving up a local government pudding. This related to the Governments plans to abolish metropolitan county councils in 1986.
Original at Sheffield Librarries: arc07244
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Christmas Sheffield Local Government South Yorkshire
15"x10" (38x25cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Canvas Print featuring the South Yorkshire County Council Christmas card from 1986. This captivating vintage design depicts a memorable moment in local government history: Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Secretary of State for the Environment Michael Heseltine playfully carving up a local government pudding. Add a touch of nostalgia to your home decor with this beautifully printed canvas, expertly crafted to bring out the rich details and vibrant colors of this iconic image from Sheffield City Archives. Order yours today and relive the charm of the past.
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 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This vintage print captures a significant moment in South Yorkshire's history, as it showcases the South Yorkshire County Council Christmas card from around 1986. The card itself serves as a political commentary on the Government's plans to abolish metropolitan county councils during that time. The image depicts two prominent figures of the era, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Secretary of State for the Environment Michael Heseltine, engaged in an unusual task - carving up a local government pudding. This playful representation symbolizes their involvement in dividing and reshaping local governance structures. At its core, this photograph represents the tensions surrounding the proposed abolition of metropolitan county councils. It serves as a reminder of how political decisions can impact communities at a local level. The Christmas card not only reflects the sentiments within South Yorkshire but also highlights wider debates about decentralization and central government control. Preserved at Sheffield Libraries' archives (arc07244), this historical artifact offers valuable insights into both regional politics and festive traditions during that period. As we observe this image today, it prompts us to reflect on past events while appreciating how they have shaped our present understanding of local government systems and their significance in maintaining community cohesion.
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