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Photo Mug : Nicholas Ridley cuts the ribbon to open the MetroCentre watched by (left to right
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Nicholas Ridley cuts the ribbon to open the MetroCentre watched by (left to right
Nicholas Ridley cuts the ribbon to open the MetroCentre watched by (left to right) Sir Douglas Lovelock, First Church Estate Commisioner, John Hall and Coun. George Gill, leader of Gateshead Council. 13th October 1986
Staff
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Gateshead
England
Media ID 21686285
© Mirrorpix
Business Businessman Councillor Cutting Development Ribbon Shopping Centre
Photo Mug
Relive the nostalgia of the MetroCentre's grand opening with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug. Featuring a classic image of Nicholas Ridley cutting the ribbon, surrounded by Sir Douglas Lovelock, First Church Estate Commissioner, John Hall, and Coun. George Gill, leader of Gateshead Council. Personalize this collectible mug with your own photo or choose from our selection to add a unique touch to your morning routine. A perfect gift for any occasion, this high-quality mug is microwave and dishwasher safe. Order yours today and create cherished memories with every sip!
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 8cm high x 9.5cm diameter (3.1" x 3.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the 1980s as Nicholas Ridley, a prominent businessman, cuts the ribbon to officially open the MetroCentre. The momentous occasion is witnessed by esteemed individuals including Sir Douglas Lovelock, First Church Estate Commissioner, John Hall and Coun. George Gill, leader of Gateshead Council. The image captures a significant milestone in the development of this iconic shopping centre. With its grandeur and promise of economic growth for the region, Ridley's beaming smile reflects his satisfaction and pride in bringing such an ambitious project to fruition. Surrounded by fellow visionaries who played crucial roles in making this dream a reality, their expressions mirror joy and excitement for what lies ahead. The atmosphere is filled with anticipation as shoppers eagerly await entry into this new retail paradise. This photograph serves as a time capsule that encapsulates not only the success of business ventures during that era but also highlights collaboration between public figures and private enterprises for community development. It symbolizes progress and prosperity while reminding us of the transformative power that large-scale projects can have on local economies. As we gaze upon this historical moment frozen in time through Staff's lens, it evokes nostalgia for an era defined by ambition and achievement – an era when dreams were turned into reality at places like MetroCentre.
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