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Mr Geoffrey Rippon being driven in his chauffeur driven electric mini
Mr Geoffrey Rippon being driven in his chauffeur driven electric mini. They take a short spin around the block before drink to 10 Downing Street.
Mr Geoffrey Rippon, Minister of the Environment, today took delivery at The ministry Offices in Marsham Street of an electric powered mini. His first official trip in the chauffeur driven mini traveller was to Downing Street to see the Prime Minister, where (in another frame in this set) Mrs Thatcher who had just arrived in her large limousine paused for a moment as she saw the mini arriving at Downing Street.
Picture taken 21st November 1973
Tom King
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
73-9183
Media ID 21769462
© Mirrorpix
Austin Downing Street Electric Car Engineering Invention Mini Motoring Science Test Drive 1973
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 26.3cm (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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Captured in this nostalgic print from 1973, we witness the Minister of the Environment, Mr Geoffrey Rippon, embarking on a unique journey. Seated comfortably in his chauffeur-driven electric mini traveller, Mr Rippon takes a delightful spin around the block before heading towards the prestigious 10 Downing Street for an important meeting with the Prime Minister. The Ministry Offices in Marsham Street serve as the backdrop for this momentous occasion as Mr Rippon takes delivery of his revolutionary electric-powered mini. As he sets off on his first official trip in this innovative vehicle, all eyes are drawn to its sleek design and eco-friendly engineering. In another frame captured within this remarkable set of photographs, we catch a glimpse of Mrs Thatcher herself pausing momentarily upon witnessing Mr Rippon's arrival at Downing Street. Her large limousine stands juxtaposed against this small yet groundbreaking mode of transportation. This image serves as a testament to both progress and invention during that era. It symbolizes not only advancements in science and industry but also highlights society's growing awareness towards sustainable travel options. Preserved by Tom King's lens, this snapshot encapsulates an exciting chapter in history when motoring met environmental consciousness. A true treasure from Memory Lane Prints.
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