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Coronation Street businessman Mike Baldwin takes time off from his factory to open
Coronation Street businessman Mike Baldwin takes time off from his factory to open MFIs new range of carpets at the furniture companys Longford Road showrooms, Coventry. A crowd of Street fans watched Johnny Briggs, who plays the clothing factory boss, declare it open by cutting a ribbon. And he said: " This is much superior to my firm - but I shall stick to clothes."
9th May 1985
Staff
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
West Midlands
England
WA*5557811
Media ID 21615348
© Mirrorpix
Coronation Street Coventry Programme
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step into the world of Coronation Street with this stunning poster print from Media Storehouse and Memory Lane Prints. Witness a pivotal moment in the business saga of Mike Baldwin as he takes a break from his factory to open MFI's new range of carpets at their Longford Road showrooms in Coventry. Relive the iconic scene in your own home with this high-quality, vibrant poster print that brings the drama of Coronation Street right to you.
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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In this print from 9th May 1985, Coronation Street's iconic businessman, Mike Baldwin, takes a break from his factory duties to grace the opening of MFIs new range of carpets at their Longford Road showrooms in Coventry. The crowd eagerly gathered as Johnny Briggs, the talented actor behind the clothing factory boss character, cut the ribbon and declared the showroom open. Amidst all the excitement, Briggs humorously remarked that although he found MFI's collection much superior to his own firm's offerings, he would stick to clothes for now. This lighthearted comment surely brought smiles to both fans and onlookers alike. This snapshot captures a moment when fiction meets reality as devoted viewers of Coronation Street had an opportunity to witness one of their beloved characters stepping out into real life. The photograph not only reflects the popularity and influence of this long-running television program but also highlights how actors can become synonymous with their roles. Transporting us back to the vibrant 1980s era, this image showcases Coventry as a hub for entertainment and celebrity appearances. It serves as a nostalgic reminder of a time when television shows like Coronation Street held immense cultural significance and captivated audiences across Britain. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints staff with meticulous care, this print offers enthusiasts an enchanting glimpse into both television history and popular culture during that remarkable period in British society.
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