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John Major Prime Minister has an egg thrown at his face at a sainsburys superstore in
John Major Prime Minister has an egg thrown at his face at a sainsburys superstore in Southhampton
Roger Allen
mirrorpix
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
WA*596131
Media ID 21513902
© Mirrorpix
Conservative Party General Election
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Relive a historic moment with our Media Storehouse poster print featuring the iconic image of John Major, former British Prime Minister, as an egg is unexpectedly thrown at him during a visit to a Sainsbury's supermarket in Southampton. Captured by renowned photographer Roger Allen in his Memory Lane Prints collection, this captivating poster is a must-have for history buffs and political enthusiasts alike. Add this unique piece to your collection and start a conversation with every glance.
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 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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John Major Prime Minister has an egg thrown at his face at a Sainsbury's superstore in Southampton - a defining moment in British politics during the 1990s. This iconic photograph by Roger Allen captures the intensity and controversy surrounding the Conservative Party leader, John Major, as he faced public dissent during a general election campaign. In this striking image, we witness an unexpected act of protest as an unidentified individual hurls an egg directly at Major's face while he visits the supermarket. The raw emotion etched on Major's features reflects both surprise and resilience amidst this audacious act of defiance. This incident not only symbolizes the turbulent nature of political discourse but also highlights how citizens can express their discontent with elected officials. As eggs have long been used as symbolic projectiles to voice dissatisfaction, this particular event became emblematic of widespread disillusionment towards Major's government policies. Roger Allen skillfully captures the essence of this historic moment through his lens, freezing it forever within our collective memory. His ability to encapsulate such intense emotions within a single frame is testament to his talent as a photographer. As we reflect upon this photograph from Memory Lane Prints, we are reminded that even those in positions of power are not immune to public scrutiny or acts of rebellion. It serves as a reminder that democracy thrives when citizens actively engage with their leaders and hold them accountable for their actions.
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