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Enoch Powell MP
Enoch Powell MP in Birmingham before giving a speech. His famous homburg hat is hung at the end of the coat rack. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1987
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Media ID 19534191
© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library
1987 Bored Boredom Conservative Eighties Endurance Enoch Homburg Listening Parliamentarian Patience Powell Waiting
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of Enoch Powell MP, taken before one of his renowned speeches in 1987. Captured by The Sunday Times, this timeless photograph showcases Powell's distinctive attire, including his signature homburg hat, hanging on the coat rack. Add a touch of British political history to your home or office with this beautifully printed and preserved piece from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, Enoch Powell MP is seen in a quiet moment before delivering a speech in Birmingham during the 1980s. The image, first published in The Sunday Times in 1987, captures the politician in a reflective and introspective mood as he waits patiently in a dimly lit room. Powell's famous homburg hat hangs at the end of the coat rack, a symbol of his traditional and distinguished political image. The photograph encapsulates the atmosphere of anticipation and endurance that often accompanies the political process. Powell's expression suggests a sense of boredom and weariness, perhaps a result of the long hours spent preparing for the speech or the countless meetings and engagements that come with being a Member of Parliament. Yet, despite the apparent boredom, there is a steely determination in his gaze, a reminder of the unwavering commitment and resilience required to succeed in politics. The 1980s were a pivotal decade in British politics, and Powell, as a prominent Conservative MP, was a key figure in shaping the political landscape. His controversial views on immigration and economic policy made him a polarizing figure, and this photograph offers a rare glimpse into the human side of a complex and often misunderstood political figure. Overall, this photograph is a poignant reminder of the human element of politics, the moments of quiet reflection and anticipation that often go unnoticed amidst the noise and chaos of political life. It is a powerful image that invites the viewer to consider the personal sacrifices and enduring spirit of those who choose to serve in Parliament.
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