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Angel of the North Framed Photographic Print

PA042 - A Halo surrounds the Angel of the North near Gateshead during the eclipse as watchers on the ground enjoyed a spectacular experience as the partial eclipse took form. *14/10/03: The company which built the statue was put into administration threatening scores of job losses. Administrators called in by Hartlepool Fabrication said 38 redundancies would be made immediately, but there were hopes of finding a new buyer to save the remaining 55 jobs. Derek Simpson, general secretary of Amicus, said the statue, sited off the A1 near Gateshead, would now become a monument to the "wilful destruction" of British manufacturing

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African Lion Cubs Framed Photographic Print

PA021 - African lion cubs make their first public appearance at Woburn Abbey Safari Park, Monday February 13 2006, as the Park opens its gates for the half term holiday. The new arrivals are part of a sixteen strong pride at the safari park, which is thought to be one of the largest in Europe

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