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British and French dignitaries, Malcolm Rifkind, Secretary of State for Transport
British and French dignitaries, Malcolm Rifkind, Secretary of State for Transport, and his French counterpart Michel Delebarre and members of the TML board queue to clear French and British border controls at the Shakespeare Cliff following the tunnel breakthrough. 1st December 1990
Tony Weaver
Daily Express
Mirrorpix
Dover
England
Media ID 21923480
© Mirrorpix
Channel Tunnel Chunnel Hard Hats Nineties Politicians Railway 1990 Conservative Passports
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints, featuring this historic moment captured by renowned photographer Tony Weaver. Witness the significant encounter between British Secretary of State for Transport, Malcolm Rifkind, and his French counterpart Michel Delebarre, along with members of the TML board, as they queue to clear French customs. A must-have for history enthusiasts and collectors, this captivating print brings the rich diplomatic history between the UK and France right to your home or office. Order yours today and add a touch of timeless elegance to your space.
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 59.4cm x 25cm (23.4" x 9.8")
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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An Iconic Moment in History - British and French Dignitaries Celebrate the Channel Tunnel Breakthrough
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print captured by Tony Weaver, we witness a historic event that forever changed the landscape of transportation and politics. It is December 1st, 1990, and at Shakespeare Cliff, two nations come together to celebrate the breakthrough of the monumental Channel Tunnel. British Secretary of State for Transport, Malcolm Rifkind, stands alongside his French counterpart Michel Delebarre as they queue to clear border controls. Both dignitaries exude a sense of pride and accomplishment on their faces as they prepare to enter this engineering marvel - the Chunnel. Surrounded by members of the TML board and adorned with hard hats symbolizing their involvement in this remarkable project, these conservative politicians showcase unity amidst political differences. Their presence signifies not only successful collaboration but also a shared vision for progress and connectivity between Britain and France. Passports in hand, these influential figures embody both excitement and anticipation for what lies ahead within those tunnel walls. As they embark on this journey through time itself – from one century into another – it becomes evident that travel will never be the same again. This photograph encapsulates an era defined by groundbreaking achievements in transport infrastructure while reminding us of the power that can be harnessed when countries set aside differences for a common goal. Let us cherish this momentous occasion as we reflect upon how far we have come since that fateful day in 1990.
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