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Surprise party JLP01_09_870576
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Mr and Mrs Stanborough and friends posed behind a table laid with cakes during a surprise party for their diamond wedding anniversary.
A surprise diamond wedding party was held for Mrs E and Mr F Stanborough at the Laing Sports Club at Elstree. Mr Stanborough had joined Laing as a carpenter in 1934. After his service during the war, he returned to become a general foreman and site agent on various sites. He retired in 1970 with 36 years service. An article on their diamond wedding celebrations was published in the August 1987 issue of Laings Team Spirit newsletter
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Media ID 24401386
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1980s Celebration Clubhouse Laing Spirit People Posed Group Portrait
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the Media Storehouse Framed Print of "Surprise party JLP01_09_870576" by Joh from Historic England Archive. This charming vintage photograph captures the joyous moment of a surprise diamond wedding anniversary party at Laing Sports Ground in Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. With friends gathered around Mr. and Mrs. Stanborough, the table laid with delightful cakes adds to the festive atmosphere. Bring this nostalgic image into your home and create a timeless piece of art that tells a story. Order your Media Storehouse Framed Print today and relive the magic of a surprise celebration every day.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
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 charming print captures a heartwarming moment during a surprise party held at the Laing Sports Club in Elstree, Greater London. The occasion? A diamond wedding anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Stanborough, surrounded by their dear friends. The image showcases the jubilant couple and their companions gathered behind a beautifully adorned table laid with an array of delicious cakes. Their smiles radiate pure joy as they bask in the love and warmth of this special milestone event. Mr Stanborough's long-standing association with Laing is highlighted, having joined as a carpenter back in 1934. His dedication to the company saw him rise through the ranks to become a general foreman and site agent on various projects before retiring in 1970 after an impressive 36 years of service. It is evident that this surprise party was organized with great care and affection, symbolizing not only the enduring love between Mr and Mrs Stanborough but also the deep bonds formed within their community over time. This snapshot serves as a testament to cherished memories shared amongst friends, celebrating life's precious moments together. It stands as an endearing reminder of love's endurance throughout decades of marriage, leaving us inspired by such remarkable stories of commitment and happiness.
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