WizardOfWaffles
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Margaret Thatcher's ascent to power may have been sealed decades ago in a humble garage. A document signed by the Iron Lady herself, dated February 11th, 1975, has resurfaced and is now set to go under the hammer at an auction house in the UK.
In this historic nomination paper, Margaret Thatcher, then just beginning her rise to power within the Conservative Party, agrees to be nominated as a candidate. The document features these words at its opening: "Election of a leader of the Conservative Party," before she signs off on January 27th, 1975, with a flourish.
The cache also includes a wealth of information - correspondence from du Cann and other notes detailing the period of huge importance in her leadership bid. Another document indicates that Thatcher won by just 146 votes during the Tory Leadership election, with William Whitelaw receiving only 79.
This collection is expected to fetch more than £100,000 at auction. Guy Schwinge, an art consultant, describes Margaret Thatcher as "a trailblazer in every sense." According to him, her philosophy and personal chemistry with Ronald Reagan, not to mention Mikhail Gorbachev, played a pivotal role in the collapse of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War.
It's clear that this discovery is going to attract collectors from across the globe. The papers serve as a testament to the significance of this particular moment in history - one that catapulted Thatcher to power, marking her tenure for over 11 years and securing her place as one of Britain's most influential leaders.
In this historic nomination paper, Margaret Thatcher, then just beginning her rise to power within the Conservative Party, agrees to be nominated as a candidate. The document features these words at its opening: "Election of a leader of the Conservative Party," before she signs off on January 27th, 1975, with a flourish.
The cache also includes a wealth of information - correspondence from du Cann and other notes detailing the period of huge importance in her leadership bid. Another document indicates that Thatcher won by just 146 votes during the Tory Leadership election, with William Whitelaw receiving only 79.
This collection is expected to fetch more than £100,000 at auction. Guy Schwinge, an art consultant, describes Margaret Thatcher as "a trailblazer in every sense." According to him, her philosophy and personal chemistry with Ronald Reagan, not to mention Mikhail Gorbachev, played a pivotal role in the collapse of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War.
It's clear that this discovery is going to attract collectors from across the globe. The papers serve as a testament to the significance of this particular moment in history - one that catapulted Thatcher to power, marking her tenure for over 11 years and securing her place as one of Britain's most influential leaders.
this is crazy! i mean, £100k+ for some old papers? but at the same time, it's like you can literally feel the weight of history in those documents... i'm thinking about all the huge decisions that went down behind closed doors and how much influence someone like margaret thatcher had on world events 
she was definitely a trailblazer, no doubt about it 
but £100k? that's just wild to me 
I'm intrigued by the notion that this humble garage document could be the catalyst for Margaret Thatcher's ascension to power. The level of significance attached to this nomination paper is undeniable, serving as a tangible link to a pivotal moment in her leadership bid. 
Who would've thought that something so personal & historic like this document was just chillin' in a garage all these years? It's wild to think about the power & influence Margaret Thatcher had back then, even before she took office. The fact that it's resurfacing now and is gonna sell for over £100k at auction is crazy 
. I mean, can you imagine the conversations this doc must've sparked among her inner circle? It's like a time capsule, giving us a glimpse into how politics really works behind the scenes 
this is crazy! I mean, think about it, Margaret Thatcher was just trying to get elected back then 
that's wild! And the fact that this collection is going to auction for over £100k is insane 
just imagine what else could've been written on that paper lol, like a prophecy or something... but i guess it's cool that we get to see this piece of history up close. I mean, Margaret Thatcher was definitely an important figure in politics, especially for the UK. And now we can see these papers and get a glimpse into her leadership bid. £100k is no joke tho, auction houses must be raking it in. I wonder what other secrets these documents might hold...
£100k+ is crazy! Can't believe it's just a nomination paper lol. I mean I get why collectors would want it, but like, what else does it say besides "Election of a leader of the Conservative Party"? 
. I mean, it's just a piece of paper with some notes on it 
. Don't get me wrong, it's still pretty cool that we're getting to see what really went down in Margaret Thatcher's leadership bid. The fact that she won by just 146 votes is actually kinda impressive 
. Still, it's interesting to see how her personal chemistry with Reagan and Gorbachev might have played a role in all that stuff happening 
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? Still, it's definitely an interesting piece of history...
it shows how she wasnt always the iron lady ppl think she is, its like shes still figuring things out lol. and can u believe she won the leadership election by just 146 votes?! 
this reminds me when my grandma used to tell me stories about Margaret Thatcher, she was like the ultimate strong woman, but also super divisive 