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Enoch Powell MP
Enoch Powell MP in Birmingham before giving a speech. His famous homburg hat is hung at the end of the coat rack. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1987
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Media ID 19534191
© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library
1987 Bored Boredom Conservative Eighties Endurance Enoch Homburg Listening Parliamentarian Patience Powell Waiting
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
["Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of historic poster prints featuring an iconic image of Enoch Powell MP. This captivating photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online and first published in The Sunday Times in 1987, captures a moment before the renowned speech. Powell's signature homburg hat hangs casually on a coat rack, adding an intriguing element to this powerful visual representation. Bring a piece of British political history into your space with this inspiring and thought-provoking poster print from Media Storehouse."]
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 40.4cm (23.4" x 15.9")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, Enoch Powell MP is seen in a quiet moment before delivering a speech in Birmingham during the 1980s. The image, first published in The Sunday Times in 1987, captures the politician in a reflective and introspective mood as he waits patiently in a dimly lit room. Powell's famous homburg hat hangs at the end of the coat rack, a symbol of his traditional and distinguished political image. The photograph encapsulates the atmosphere of anticipation and endurance that often accompanies the political process. Powell's expression suggests a sense of boredom and weariness, perhaps a result of the long hours spent preparing for the speech or the countless meetings and engagements that come with being a Member of Parliament. Yet, despite the apparent boredom, there is a steely determination in his gaze, a reminder of the unwavering commitment and resilience required to succeed in politics. The 1980s were a pivotal decade in British politics, and Powell, as a prominent Conservative MP, was a key figure in shaping the political landscape. His controversial views on immigration and economic policy made him a polarizing figure, and this photograph offers a rare glimpse into the human side of a complex and often misunderstood political figure. Overall, this photograph is a poignant reminder of the human element of politics, the moments of quiet reflection and anticipation that often go unnoticed amidst the noise and chaos of political life. It is a powerful image that invites the viewer to consider the personal sacrifices and enduring spirit of those who choose to serve in Parliament.
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