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Canvas Print : Merthyr Borough Councils Labour Leader the Rev Bill Morgan in a Sinclair C5
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Merthyr Borough Councils Labour Leader the Rev Bill Morgan in a Sinclair C5
Merthyr Borough Councils Labour Leader the Rev Bill Morgan in a Sinclair C5. The electric car is set to join the fossils and steam age relics in Merthyrs museum after it plummeted from space age invention to museum piece in less than 18 months. 30th April 1986
Staff
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
Media ID 21841070
© Mirrorpix
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step into the past with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection: The Rev Bill Morgan's Unforgettable Ride in a Sinclair C5. This unique and intriguing print, brought to you by Memory Lane Prints, captures Merthyr Borough Council's Labour Leader in an iconic moment of Merthyr's history. The Rev Bill Morgan is seen riding a Sinclair C5, an electric vehicle that once promised a futuristic driving experience. Now, this relic of the space age joins the fossils and steam age exhibits in Merthyr's museum. Add this captivating print to your collection and bring a piece of local history into your home or office.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we see the Rev Bill Morgan, the Labour Leader of Merthyr Borough Council, seated in a Sinclair C5. The year is 1986, and this electric car was once hailed as a space age invention. However, its fate took an unexpected turn as it plummeted from cutting-edge technology to become a relic of the past within just 18 months. The Sinclair C5 now finds itself in Merthyr's museum alongside fossils and steam age remnants. This snapshot captures the irony of progress and innovation; how something that was once seen as revolutionary can quickly become obsolete. As we delve into this image from the 1980s, we are reminded of the rapid advancements made during that era. The electric motor vehicle represented hope for a greener future and alternative transportation options. Yet, despite its initial promise, commercial success eluded it. This photograph not only showcases an iconic moment in history but also serves as a reminder of how our perception of technology can change over time. It invites us to reflect on society's ever-evolving relationship with innovation and reminds us that even groundbreaking inventions can find their place among museum artifacts eventually.
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