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South Yorkshire County Council Christmas card, c. 1986
The card depicts the Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, and the Secretary of State for the Environment, Michael Heseltine, carving up a local government pudding. This related to the Governments plans to abolish metropolitan county councils in 1986.
Original at Sheffield Librarries: arc07244
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Christmas Sheffield Local Government South Yorkshire
Jigsaw Puzzle (400 Pieces)
Step back in time with our nostalgic jigsaw puzzle from the Media Storehouse collection. This intriguing puzzle features an authentic image from Sheffield City Archives, showcasing a historic moment from 1986. Witness the iconic scene of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Secretary of State for the Environment Michael Heseltine carving up a local government pudding, as depicted on a South Yorkshire County Council Christmas card. Piece together this captivating puzzle and relive a piece of history, perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
400 piece puzzles are custom made in the UK and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.5 mm millboard. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 31x47cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most letter box slots
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Estimated Product Size is 47.2cm x 31.5cm (18.6" x 12.4")
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 vintage print captures a significant moment in South Yorkshire's history, as it showcases the South Yorkshire County Council Christmas card from around 1986. The card itself serves as a political commentary on the Government's plans to abolish metropolitan county councils during that time. The image depicts two prominent figures of the era, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Secretary of State for the Environment Michael Heseltine, engaged in an unusual task - carving up a local government pudding. This playful representation symbolizes their involvement in dividing and reshaping local governance structures. At its core, this photograph represents the tensions surrounding the proposed abolition of metropolitan county councils. It serves as a reminder of how political decisions can impact communities at a local level. The Christmas card not only reflects the sentiments within South Yorkshire but also highlights wider debates about decentralization and central government control. Preserved at Sheffield Libraries' archives (arc07244), this historical artifact offers valuable insights into both regional politics and festive traditions during that period. As we observe this image today, it prompts us to reflect on past events while appreciating how they have shaped our present understanding of local government systems and their significance in maintaining community cohesion.
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