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Actress and former model Madeline Smith was forcibly moved on by the law in company with
Actress and former model Madeline Smith was forcibly moved on by the law in company with a dodo in a pram in Trafalgar Square. She was advertising a sale of rare, stuffed natural history specimens for a friend who runs the British Natural History Company.
Here she is pictured with Digby the Dodo in Trafalgar Square being escorted by three policemen.
24th September 1972. Maddy Smith
Wood, Graham
Daily Mirror
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London
England
Media ID 21460835
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Actress and former model Madeline Smith teams up with a dodo in an eccentric advertising stunt for the British Natural History Company. In this print from 1972, Madeline, affectionately known as Maddy Smith, is seen accompanied by Digby the Dodo in Trafalgar Square. The unlikely duo attracts attention as they are escorted by three policemen through the bustling London streets. Maddy's purpose? To promote a sale of rare and stuffed natural history specimens organized by her friend who runs the esteemed British Natural History Company. Clad in fashionable boots and a stylish skirt, Maddy effortlessly embodies both elegance and quirkiness. With her notable roles in Hammer Horror films and appearances as a Bond girl, Maddy's fame adds an extra layer of intrigue to this peculiar scene. The juxtaposition of glamourous actress meets extinct bird creates an unforgettable visual that captures the essence of 1970s culture. Photographed by Graham Wood on September 24th, this image encapsulates not only a moment in time but also reflects society's fascination with animals, fashion, and entertainment during that era. It serves as a delightful reminder of how creativity can merge with commerce to create memorable spectacles.
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