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Poster Print : Lostwithiel Twinning Ceremony, Cornwall. October 1979
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Lostwithiel Twinning Ceremony, Cornwall. October 1979
Lostwithiel and French dignitaries in the Drill Hall to handover documents to formally twin the town with Pleyber-Christ, Brittany. M. Kerdiles, Pleyber-Christ Mayor; Jim Jeffery, Lostwithiel Mayor; Rev. Robert Watton, Vicar of Lostwithiel (seated); with Macebearers Jack Jones and Bill Doe holding the official twinning plaque. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
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TRURI : 2017.5.53
Media ID 14315660
© RIC, photographer Jonathan Barker
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Print featuring the Lostwithiel Twinning Ceremony in Cornwall, October 1979. Witness the historic moment as Lostwithiel's Drill Hall played host to the formal twinning of the town with Pleyber-Christ, Brittany. This unique poster showcases the vibrant exchange between the two communities, with Royal Cornwall Museum's archival photograph capturing the essence of the occasion. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this beautiful and authentic 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.
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 37.6cm (23.4" x 14.8")
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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Lostwithiel Twinning Ceremony, Cornwall. October 1979 - A Historic Moment of Friendship and Unity
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. In this black-and-white photograph captured by the talented Jonathan Barker, we are transported back to a significant event in Lostwithiel's history - the long-awaited twinning ceremony between Lostwithiel and Pleyber-Christ, Brittany. The image showcases an assembly of esteemed dignitaries from both towns gathered within the grand Drill Hall. At the forefront of this momentous occasion stand two distinguished figures; M. Kerdiles, Mayor of Pleyber-Christ, radiating warmth and goodwill alongside Jim Jeffery, Mayor of Lostwithiel. Their presence symbolizes the bridge being built between these two communities as they prepare to exchange documents formalizing their twinning agreement. Seated beside them is Reverend Robert Watton, Vicar of Lostwithiel, his serene expression reflecting the significance of this union not only for civic ties but also for fostering cultural understanding and friendship. Adding a touch of tradition to this remarkable scene are Macebearers Jack Jones and Bill Doe proudly holding aloft the official twinning plaque. Adorned in their mayoral chains and top hats, they embody dignity while representing their respective towns with pride. This poignant snapshot encapsulates a shared vision for cooperation across borders as well as celebrating our unique cultural heritage. It serves as a testament to Lostwithiel's commitment towards building lasting connections with its French counterparts in Pleyber-Christ – an
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