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Coach and Horses, being used to beat the fuel shortage at Walton Hall, Walton
Coach and Horses, being used to beat the fuel shortage at Walton Hall, Walton, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, Wednesday 12th December 1973
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
BPM 73 9606
Media ID 21679711
© Mirrorpix
Blackouts Christmas Tree Crisis Energy Horse Drawn Carriage Horses Petrol
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our vintage Coach and Horses Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, taken from the Birmingham Post and Mail Archive, showcases a creative solution to the fuel shortage crisis in Walton Hall, Walton, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, on December 12, 1973. The Coach and Horses were put to work, transporting goods and people in place of gasoline-powered vehicles. This unique piece of history is now available as a stunning canvas print, adding character and charm to any room in your home or office. Bring the past to life with this captivating and nostalgic print from Memory Lane Prints by Media Storehouse.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this print from the Birmingham Post and Mail Archive, we are transported back to a time of crisis and ingenuity. It is Wednesday, 12th December 1973, in Walton Hall, Walton, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire. The nation is grappling with a severe fuel shortage that has plunged many into darkness during these winter months. Amidst this challenging backdrop, our attention is drawn to an extraordinary sight: a Coach and Horses being utilized as a solution to beat the energy crisis. These majestic creatures have been harnessed to pull a carriage laden with essential supplies through the snow-covered streets. Their powerful strides create an enchanting scene against the backdrop of a Christmas tree adorned with twinkling lights. This image serves as a poignant reminder of how communities rallied together during times of adversity. As oil and petrol reserves dwindled across the country, alternative means were sought out for transportation and survival. The resourcefulness displayed here showcases humanity's ability to adapt in times of scarcity. The horses' presence evokes nostalgia for simpler times when horsepower was literal rather than metaphorical. They symbolize strength and resilience amidst trying circumstances while also embodying the timeless bond between humans and animals. As we gaze upon this remarkable photograph captured by Memory Lane Prints, let us reflect on our collective history - one filled with challenges overcome through unity and innovation.
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