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Poster Print : The opening of John Dobson street in Newcastle on Wednesday, May 6, 1970
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The opening of John Dobson street in Newcastle on Wednesday, May 6, 1970
The opening of John Dobson street in Newcastle on Wednesday, May 6, 1970.
Veteran cars park up ready for a parade down the newly opened street
NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21624383
© Mirrorpix
Ceremony Cityscape Civic Pride Redevelopment Road Mixed Age Range
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with this captivating poster print from Media Storehouse and Memory Lane Prints. Witness the historic moment as John Dobson Street in Newcastle is officially opened on May 6, 1970. The vintage scene comes alive with a lineup of veteran cars, eagerly waiting for the parade down the newly opened street. This beautifully-preserved photograph from NCJ transports you back to an era of classic cars and community spirit. A must-have for history buffs and Newcastle enthusiasts, this poster is sure to make a stunning addition to any wall.
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 42cm x 42.5cm (16.5" x 16.7")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a momentous occasion in the history of Newcastle - the opening of John Dobson street on Wednesday, May 6,1970. The image showcases a vibrant scene filled with vintage cars parked along the newly unveiled road, eagerly awaiting their turn to parade down this significant thoroughfare. The photograph exudes an aura of civic pride and celebration as people from all walks of life gather to witness this remarkable event. A mixed age range can be seen among the crowd, reflecting the collective excitement that permeated through the city on that memorable day in the 1970s. The image not only encapsulates a moment in time but also serves as a testament to urban redevelopment and progress. The bustling street scene hints at an era when transportation played a pivotal role in shaping cities' landscapes. As one gazes upon this snapshot from Memory Lane Prints, it is impossible not to feel transported back to that bygone era - where classic cars lined up against a backdrop of towering buildings formed an iconic cityscape unique to Newcastle. In essence, this print immortalizes both an important milestone for Newcastle's infrastructure and its citizens' shared sense of community and joy. It stands as a timeless reminder of how progress can bring people together and leave lasting impressions on our surroundings.
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