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Metal Print : Alligator in a bar, Zanzibar, 30 Great Queen Street DD001716
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Alligator in a bar, Zanzibar, 30 Great Queen Street DD001716
Get me a drink and make it snappy! Tenth Anniversary Alligator seated at the bar drinking a cocktail, Zanzibar, 30 Great Queen Street, London. Photographed by Paul Barkshire, 26th June 1986
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 19287342
© Historic England Archive
20"x16" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Celebrate 10 years of memories with our exclusive Media Storehouse Metal Print featuring Paul Barkshire's iconic image of an alligator, perfectly at ease in a Zanzibar bar at 30 Great Queen Street, London. Captured in 1986 by Historic England photographer Barkshire, this captivating snapshot from the past is now transformed into a stunning metal print, adding a unique and vibrant touch to your decor. Cheers to a decade of stories and adventures!
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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.
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This print captures a truly extraordinary moment in time - an alligator casually perched on a barstool, sipping on a cocktail at the renowned Zanzibar bar. Located on 30 Great Queen Street in London, this peculiar scene is both whimsical and intriguing. Taken by photographer Paul Barkshire on the 26th of June, 1986, this image showcases his keen eye for capturing the unexpected. The tenth anniversary celebration seems to have taken an unusual turn as this reptilian guest demands attention with its presence. With its toothy grin and mischievous eyes, it appears to be relishing every sip of its drink while commanding those around it to "get me a drink and make it snappy!". The juxtaposition between the exotic creature and the everyday setting creates an air of surrealism that is hard to ignore. As we delve into this photograph's narrative, one cannot help but wonder how such an unconventional event came about. Was it simply a publicity stunt or perhaps someone's eccentric pet? Regardless of its origins, this image serves as a reminder that life often surprises us when we least expect it. Paul Barkshire has masterfully captured not only the spectacle itself but also our collective fascination with oddities. Through his lens, he invites us to ponder upon moments like these that challenge our perceptions and ignite our imagination.
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