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Poster Print : Actress Antonia De Sancha, mistress of Heritage Minister David Mellor
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Actress Antonia De Sancha, mistress of Heritage Minister David Mellor
Actress Antonia De Sancha, mistress of Heritage Minister David Mellor, celebrating her birthday in 1992
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In July 1992, the Sunday People published allegations of a sex scandal involving Conservative " Minister for Fun" Mellor and De Sancha; details included toe-sucking and the Conservative " Minister for Fun" dressed in his Chelsea football jersey. Mellor clung to his job but, by September, following a libel case over reports of his friendship with Mona Bauwens, daughter of a high-ranking member of the Palestine Liberation Organisation, he was gone
Brendan Monks
mirrorpix
England
CD*5814715
Media ID 21935057
© Mirrorpix
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse poster print featuring Antonia De Sancha, the captivating actress who made headlines as the mistress of Heritage Minister David Mellor. This vintage photograph, taken by renowned photographer Brendan Monks in 1992, captures a young and radiant De Sancha celebrating her birthday. Add a touch of history and intrigue to your walls with this unique and authentic piece from Memory Lane Prints. Perfect for collectors, history enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates a great story, this poster print is a must-have addition to your home or office decor.
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 40.3cm (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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Actress Antonia De Sancha, mistress of Heritage Minister David Mellor, celebrating her birthday in 1992 - a snapshot of scandal and political turmoil. In the midst of Y2K politics and amidst a wave of controversies, this print captures a moment that shook the British government. In July 1992, the Sunday People exposed a sex scandal involving Conservative "Minister for Fun". David Mellor, and his affair with actress Antonia De Sancha. The allegations included toe-sucking escapades and even depicted Mellor donning his beloved Chelsea football jersey during their encounters. Despite public outrage and calls for resignation, Mellor clung to his position initially. However, by September of that year, another blow struck as reports surfaced about his friendship with Mona Bauwens, daughter of a prominent member within the Palestine Liberation Organisation. A libel case ensued further tarnishing Mellor's reputation until he was ultimately forced to step down from office. This photograph serves as an enduring reminder of the scandals that plagued British politics in the early 1990s. It encapsulates not only the personal lives entangled in high-level affairs but also highlights how these events can impact governance itself. Taken by Brendan Monks during an era defined by controversy and political upheaval, this image stands as a testament to both human frailty and its consequences on those who hold positions of power.
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