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Keepers at Chessington Zoo chip the ice on the storks and ducks pond
Keepers at Chessington Zoo chip the ice on the storks and ducks pond. Its operation Ice Break as these two intrepid Zoo-keepers launch their secret weapon a fairground paddleboat to beat the big freeze. January 1971
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Mirrorpix
Media ID 21349013
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23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.5cm (15.6" x 10.4")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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 Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the winter of January 1971 at Chessington Zoo. The image showcases the unwavering dedication and resourcefulness of two brave zookeepers as they take on the icy challenge that has befallen the storks and ducks pond. With their mission dubbed "Operation Ice Break" these intrepid keepers refuse to let Mother Nature's freezing grip hinder the well-being of their beloved animals. Armed with a fairground paddleboat, they become unlikely heroes in this battle against the big freeze. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we can almost feel the biting cold air and hear the sound of ice cracking beneath their determined efforts. The commitment these keepers display is truly admirable, going above and beyond to ensure that even during extreme weather conditions, every creature under their care receives proper attention. This photograph not only captures a momentous event but also serves as a reminder of humanity's enduring connection with nature. It reminds us that no matter how harsh or challenging our surroundings may become, there will always be individuals willing to go to great lengths for those who cannot fend for themselves. The Mirrorpix print transports us back to an era when compassion and resilience were paramount values within society. It encapsulates both the beauty and fragility of life while celebrating human ingenuity in overcoming adversity – all through one remarkable image captured by an anonymous photographer during those wintry days at Chessington Zoo over half a century ago.
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