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Photo Mug : 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
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Step into the past with our unique Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring Merthyr Borough Council's Labour Leader, The Rev Bill Morgan, in an iconic moment riding a Sinclair C5 electric vehicle. This nostalgic design, brought to you by Memory Lane Prints, captures the spirit of Merthyr's history as the Sinclair C5 joins the fossils and steam age relics in the museum. Add a touch of local history and humor to your daily routine with this eye-catching mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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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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