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A gentleman drawing the first pension
A typical scene on January 1st 1909 showing a man drawing his first pension at the post office. The Old Age Pension Act, introduced by David Lloyd George, allowed weekly payments to be made to all those who had qualified for the benefit
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Allowed Benefit Gentleman Introduced Lloyd Off Ice Payments Pension Qualified Typical Weekly January Made
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of vintage-inspired Poster Prints, featuring an iconic image of "A Gentleman Drawing the First Pension" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating black and white photograph takes you back in time to January 1st, 1909, capturing the historic moment of a gentleman drawing his first pension at the post office. With the Old Age Pension Act introduced by David Lloyd George, this image symbolizes a significant turning point in history, marking the beginning of social security for the elderly. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and add a touch of nostalgia and intrigue to your space. Order your Media Storehouse Poster Print today and be a part of this timeless story.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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 evocative image captures the historic moment of a gentleman drawing his first old age pension on January 1, 1909, at the local post office. The Old Age Pension Act, introduced by David Lloyd George, was a groundbreaking social welfare legislation that allowed weekly payments to be made to all those who had qualified for the benefit. Prior to this act, the elderly poor had to rely on charitable organizations or their families for support. In this scene, the gentleman, dressed in a smart suit and hat, carefully draws out a wad of notes from the post office clerk, signifying the beginning of a new era of financial security for the elderly population. The Old Age Pension Act was a significant step towards the modern welfare state and marked a turning point in the history of social policy in Britain. This photograph, with its authentic and nostalgic feel, is a poignant reminder of the impact of this legislation on the lives of millions of elderly people, providing them with a sense of dignity and financial independence." This image is a historical record of a typical scene on January 1, 1909, and is not related to any commercial use. It is available for rights-managed licensing from Mary Evans Picture Library. Image ID: ILN_1909_01_01_13_01 Caption ID: 21012272 Keywords: Old Age Pension Act, David Lloyd George, historical, January 1, 1909, scene, drawing, gentleman, 1st, pension, post office, weekly payments, qualified, benefit, act, introduced, allowing, history, typical, 20th century, Britain, social welfare, elderly, dignity, financial independence.
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