Framed Prints
Framed Print of Mr. John Thwaites, Chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works - from a photograph by Cox, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Mr. John Thwaites, Chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works - from a photograph by Cox, 1858. First Chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works, and the first Leader of local government in London. During the agitation of 1848-9 among the gas consumers of the metropolis, for the purpose of reducing the price of gas to 4s. per 1000 feet, he was chairman of a large gas-consumers committee, representing the boroughs of Lambeth, Southwark, and Greenwich, which eventually, owing to the obstinacy of the old companies, called the Surrey Gas-Consumers Company into existence, Mr. Thwaites being appointed one of the trustees on the part of the gas consumers...During the high price of coals at the close of the year 1856 an arrangement was entered into by the gas companies south of the Thames to allot to each company a given district for its exclusive supply of gas, thereby effecting a considerable reduction in the amount of waste caused by the pipes of one company having to traverse through large and unprofitable districts. But when the companies sought to stamp this arrangement with the authority of an Act of Parliament, and thereby establish a monopoly, Mr. Thwaites, in conjunction with his co-trustees, successfully resisted the attempt'. From Illustrated London News, 1858. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 36345880
Businessman Campaigner Chairman Coal Cost Of Living Fuel Government Local Government Metropolitan Board Of Works
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 23.8cm (7.6" x 9.4")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
