Detail View: SHIMMER:
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Caption:
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George V Pillar Box painted gold to celebrate Jessica Ennis' gold metal in the heptathlon at the London Olympics 2012
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Creation Date:
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1910
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Dimensions:
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165 cm high
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Image Date:
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2012
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Period:
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20th century ; 21st century
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Location:
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Sheffield, South Yorkshire
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Country:
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ENGLAND, UK
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Material:
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iron - cast
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Display Creator:
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McDOWALL STEVEN & Co of Glasgow
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Terms:
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Post boxes
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Image ID:
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12-1023
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Description:
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Gold painted George V pillar style post box. Location: Barkers Pool, Sheffield City Centre. During the London Olympics gold medal winning athletes were commemorated in their home town by Royal Mail who painted a post box gold in their honour. For the rest of the Games, and in the immediate aftermath, these became a photo-opportunity for passers-by.
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Rights:
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© Sheffield Hallam University
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Permissions:
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For educational use only. This image may be used in print or digital materials provided that full acknowledgment is given, expressed as follows: " © < insert details from the 'Rights' field >. Photographed by < insert details from the 'Photographed by' field >."
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Photographed by:
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Dave Ball
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Creator:
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McDOWALL STEVEN & Co of Glasgow
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Creator Dates - Active:
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20th century ; 21st century
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Creator Role:
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Iron works.
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Subject Heading:
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Postal service
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Subject Heading:
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Olympic Games (30th : 2012 : London, England)
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Subject Heading:
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Royal Mail Group (Firm)
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