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Framed Print : Gas heaters were used in some schools during the fuel shortage in February 1972
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Gas heaters were used in some schools during the fuel shortage in February 1972
NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21389877
© Mirrorpix
Classroom Coal Fuel Teacher Three Day Week Uk Social History
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with this captivating framed print from Memory Lane Prints. Witness the nostalgic image of gas heaters being used in schools during the fuel shortage in February 1972. This vintage photograph, taken by NCJ, is a poignant reminder of a bygone era. Add this unique piece to your home or office decor, and let the story it tells transport you back to a time of resilience and resourcefulness. The high-quality print is expertly framed in a timeless design, ensuring it will be a cherished addition to your collection for years to come.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to a significant period in UK social history. It captures the scene inside a classroom during the fuel shortage of February 1972, where gas heaters were employed as an alternative heating source. The image showcases a group of children attentively listening to their teacher amidst the challenging circumstances. The 1970s was marked by several energy crises, and this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how schools coped with limited resources during those times. With coal supplies dwindling, gas heaters became essential for maintaining warmth within educational institutions across the country. In this snapshot, we witness both resilience and adaptability. Despite facing adversity, teachers continued to educate their students diligently while ensuring their comfort in these makeshift conditions. The expressions on the children's faces reveal their determination to learn despite the challenges they faced due to fuel shortages. This image not only highlights an aspect of everyday life during that era but also sheds light on broader socio-economic issues affecting communities at large. It serves as a visual testament to the resourcefulness and perseverance exhibited by individuals during times of crisis. As we reflect upon this historical moment captured by NCJ through his lens, let it remind us of our ability to overcome obstacles when faced with adversity - a timeless lesson that resonates even today.
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