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Decimal Currency Feature February 1971 Decimalization Day Lord Fiske Chairman
Decimal Currency Feature February 1971
Decimalization Day
Lord Fiske Chairman of the Decimalisation Board pictured at Euston Station trying the new Automatic Ticketing Machines
1970s
Bela Zola
mirrorpix
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
WA*2330687
Media ID 21299463
© Mirrorpix
Greetings Card Large (A4)
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse greeting cards from Memory Lane Prints. This charming design features a vintage photograph of Lord Fiske, Chairman of the Decimalisation Board, trying out the new Automatic Ticketing Machines on Decimalization Day in February 1971 at Euston Station. A perfect card for history buffs or anyone who appreciates the nostalgia of the 1970s. Add a touch of the past to your correspondence with this unique and intriguing greeting card from the Media Storehouse range.
Create your own large greetings card. Size when folded is A4 (21x30cm or 8.3x11.7 inches)
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 29.7cm (8.3" x 11.7")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 29.7cm (16.5" x 11.7")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print titled "Decimal Currency Feature February 1971" we are transported back to a significant moment in history - Decimalization Day. Lord Fiske, the esteemed Chairman of the Decimalisation Board, takes center stage at Euston Station as he eagerly tests the newly introduced Automatic Ticketing Machines. The image captures the essence of change and progress that swept through Britain during the 1970s. As decimal currency was adopted, it marked a pivotal shift from traditional pounds, shillings, and pence to a more streamlined and modern monetary system. Lord Fiske's presence symbolizes both authority and innovation as he embraces this transformation. Euston Station serves as an ideal backdrop for this snapshot in time. The bustling platform hints at the excitement and anticipation felt by countless individuals adapting to these new ticketing machines. It is a testament to how technology was revolutionizing even mundane aspects of daily life. Bela Zola's skillful composition allows us to relive this historical milestone with remarkable clarity. The monochromatic tones evoke nostalgia while emphasizing the timeless significance of Decimalization Day within our collective memory. This print from Memory Lane Prints acts as a visual portal into an era defined by progress and adaptation. It invites us to reflect on how changes in currency not only impacted commerce but also shaped society's relationship with money itself.
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