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Fine Art Print : Staff syndicate at Grocers, Fortnum and Mason, celebrate after winning more than £
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Staff syndicate at Grocers, Fortnum and Mason, celebrate after winning more than £
Staff syndicate at Grocers, Fortnum and Mason, celebrate after winning more than £ 500, 000 on the pools, November 1978.
The 36 staff, made up of cooks, waitresses and the stores resident model, staked £ 9.09 for their massive win.
It works out at nearly £ 14, 000 each. -Isabel Bergamin - waitress
Eileen Johnson - waitress
Pat O Donnell
Daily Record
Mirrorpix
Scotland
Media ID 21555879
© Mirrorpix
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exclusive Media Storehouse Fine Art Print of the Staff Syndicate at Fortnum and Mason, captured in a memorable moment of jubilation. This iconic photograph, taken in November 1978, shows the winning team celebrating after scooping over £500,000 on the pools. Add a touch of nostalgia to your home or office with this beautifully printed and framed piece, perfect for any space that appreciates the rich history of British culture.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 37.6cm (23.4" x 14.8")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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
In this photo print, we are transported back to November 1978, where a sense of jubilation and triumph fills the air. The staff syndicate at Grocers, Fortnum and Mason, have every reason to celebrate as they bask in their remarkable victory on the pools. With beaming smiles and arms raised high in elation, these 36 individuals from various roles within the store - cooks, waitresses, even the resident model - have defied all odds. Pooling together a modest stake of just £9.09 proved to be a life-changing decision for this fortunate group. Their collective efforts yielded an astonishing win of over £500,000! As Isabel Bergamin joyfully recounts her experience as a waitress alongside Eileen Johnson and Pat O Donnell, it becomes clear that fate had smiled upon them that day. The impact of this windfall is not lost on anyone present; each member will receive nearly £14,000 – a sum that could transform lives and open doors previously unimaginable. This photograph captures not only their momentous achievement but also serves as a testament to camaraderie and unity among colleagues who dared to dream big. Preserved by Daily Record's Memory Lane Prints collection with utmost care for posterity's sake, this image encapsulates an era when fortune favored those who took risks against all odds. It stands as both a reminder of past glory and an inspiration for future endeavors – proof that sometimes dreams do come true when shared amongst friends turned
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