Gridlock Collection
"Gridlock: A Historical Tale of Traffic Jams and Congestion" The Car That Touched a Policeman by H. M. Bateman captures the chaos in early 20th century England
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"Gridlock: A Historical Tale of Traffic Jams and Congestion" The Car That Touched a Policeman by H. M. Bateman captures the chaos in early 20th century England. Ludgate Hill, London, 1872 - an iconic image showcasing the city's first encounters with gridlock. Oxford Street Congestion - a perennial problem that has plagued London for centuries. Epsom Traffic Jam - even small towns were not spared from the frustration of gridlocked streets. Ben Thanh roundabout and Bitexco Financial Tower, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam - modern-day traffic nightmares in bustling cities. ENGLAND / LONDON / OXFORD ST: A symbol of congestion synonymous with one of the world's busiest shopping streets. Thailand, Bangkok - notorious for its congested roads where vehicles inch forward amidst endless queues. A City Thoroughfare, 1872 by Gustave Doré depicts how urban centers have long grappled with overwhelming traffic volumes. A Busy Corner - The Royal Exchange and Bank of England, 1909 by Francis Frith & Co showcases how even financial districts are not immune to gridlock woes. London by Lester Ralph offers a glimpse into the perpetual struggle against traffic snarls in this global metropolis. Vehicles line up on Broadway at Times Square in Manhattan, New York City USA – an emblematic scene representing the daily battle against gridlock in major urban hubs worldwide. As these historical and contemporary snapshots demonstrate, gridlock is an enduring challenge faced by cities across time and continents alike—a testament to our ever-growing reliance on automobiles and transportation systems struggling to keep pace with population growth and increasing demands for mobility.