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How to slope off for a walk over the roof. This particular high minded exercise isn
How to slope off for a walk over the roof. This particular high minded exercise isn t everyones cup of tea. But for William Wollard BBC TVs presenter of Tomorrows World its a walk over. Hes already well into his stride on an unlikely route to success....strolling up the roof of St Pancras Station in London. William wouldn t be where he is if it hadn t been for a cunning invention of Welshman Herbert Stokes: Roof Shoes ! 9th October 1970
Staff
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
England
Media ID 21606152
© Mirrorpix
Arch Railway Station Roof Walking
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step into the thrilling world of William Wollard with this captivating poster print from Media Storehouse's collection at Memory Lane Prints. Witness his daring "How to slope off for a walk over the roof" adventure, an audacious endeavor not for the faint-hearted. Join BBC TV's Tomorrows World presenter as he gracefully navigates the rooftops in this high-minded exercise that isn't everyone's cup of tea. Revisit the past and add a touch of nostalgia to your space with this intriguing and thought-provoking poster print.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 55.7cm x 42cm (21.9" x 16.5")
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 print from 1970, we see the adventurous BBC TV presenter William Wollard fearlessly embarking on an unconventional journey. The image captures him striding confidently along the roof of St Pancras Station in London, a sight that surely raised eyebrows and piqued curiosity. While this high-minded exercise may not be everyone's cup of tea, it perfectly aligns with Wollard's daring spirit and thirst for exploration. As a prominent figure on Tomorrow's World, he has always been at the forefront of innovation and cutting-edge technology. But what made this audacious feat possible? Enter Herbert Stokes, a clever Welshman who invented something truly remarkable: Roof Shoes! These ingenious contraptions allowed individuals like William to tread upon unexpected paths and conquer new heights. As we gaze upon this photograph frozen in time, we can't help but admire both the architectural beauty of St Pancras Station's arches and Wollard's determination to forge his own path to success. This snapshot encapsulates an era when adventure was embraced without hesitation and boundaries were meant to be pushed. So let us celebrate William Wollard as he defies convention and takes us on a thrilling stroll through history—a reminder that sometimes all it takes is one small invention to unlock limitless possibilities.
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