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Fine Art Print : Diesel Fuel Queues, Corley Service Station, Birmingham, Wednesday 12th December 1973
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Diesel Fuel Queues, Corley Service Station, Birmingham, Wednesday 12th December 1973
Diesel Fuel Queues, Corley Service Station, Birmingham, Wednesday 12th December 1973. Bond Worth Rivington Carpets
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
BPM 73 9613
Media ID 21679713
© Mirrorpix
Blackouts Crisis Energy Forecourt Lorry Petrol Petrol Station Pumps Queue Service Stations Traffic
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with this captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse's Memory Lane Prints collection. Witness the historic scene of Diesel Fuel Queues at Corley Service Station in Birmingham, captured on Wednesday 12th December 1973 by the Birmingham Post and Mail Archive. This evocative image, featuring Bond Worth Rivington Carpets, transports you back to a time of petrol shortages and long queues. Add this unique piece to your home or office to spark conversation and evoke nostalgia for days gone by.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Diesel Fuel Queues, Corley Service Station, Birmingham, Wednesday 12th December 1973" takes us back to a significant moment in history. The year was 1973 and the world was grappling with an energy crisis that led to widespread blackouts and fuel shortages. This image perfectly encapsulates the chaos and frustration experienced during those challenging times. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see a bustling forecourt of the Corley Service Station in Birmingham. Long queues of vehicles stretch as far as the eye can see, all desperately waiting for their turn at the petrol pumps. Amongst them are lorries patiently awaiting their share of diesel fuel - a precious commodity during this period. The atmosphere is tense yet strangely united; people from all walks of life find themselves bound by a common struggle for energy resources. The sight of these queues serves as a stark reminder of how heavily our lives depend on oil and its derivatives. As we delve deeper into this photograph's details, we notice an intriguing advertisement for Bond Worth Rivington Carpets discreetly displayed on one side. It adds an unexpected touch to this otherwise chaotic scene – reminding us that amidst crises, life goes on and businesses continue to operate. This print from Memory Lane Prints not only captures a specific moment in time but also invites us to reflect upon the fragility of our energy systems and how they shape our daily lives.
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