Three Day Week Collection

The shop floor of George Angus in Wallsend is empty and the lathes and presses are silent due to power blackouts in 1972

Liverpool footballers Kevin Keegan and Steve Heighway eating their lunch by candlelight during the Three Day Week. 18th December 1973

This pensioner received her ration of coal during the fuel shortage in January 1972

Miner Arthur Knox, 21 and his friend 23 year old Anthony Proudlock digging for coal at Washington F Pit in February 1972 during a fuel shortage

Gas heaters were used in some schools during the fuel shortage in February 1972

The scene in The Journal newsroom during one of the power cuts in 1972. Much of the preparation for the newspaper was done by the light of hurrican lamps and candles

Motorists facing crisis after crisis, are being offered a little cheer as they drive along the Al through Gateshead. St. Marks Methodist Church, Shipcote Terrace

These men are trying to make a quick getaway with this rail truck full of coal during the fuel shortage in February 1972

Two men make their way along a beach with their sacks of sea coal that they have collected during the fuel shortage of January 1972

Necessity is the mother of invention, and Lanchester garage owner David Close certainly had to do something to keep the petrol flowing during power cuts

Here is the news about power cuts. Radio newsreader Alan Rogers tells listeners about the power crisis - with candles lighting his studio

Beating the power crisis. With most firms in Britain only allowed to use electricity on three days a week due to the power crisis

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"The Three Day Week: A Glimpse into Britain's Struggle for Power" The shop floor of George Angus in Wallsend is empty and the lathes stand still, as the nation grapples with a severe energy crisis during the infamous Three Day Week. Even football stars like Liverpool's Kevin Keegan and Steve Heighway find themselves eating their lunch by candlelight, as power cuts become a daily reality for all. In January 1972, amidst fuel shortages, this pensioner receives her ration of coal, a lifeline to keep her warm during the bitter winter months. Young miners Arthur Knox and Anthony Proudlock dig tirelessly for coal underground, battling against scarcity and striving to keep homes heated across the country. Gas heaters become an essential fixture in schools during February 1972 when fuel shortages force educational institutions to adapt to survive. Chaos ensues at The Journal newsroom during one of many power cuts that plague Britain throughout this tumultuous period; journalists scramble to report on unfolding events without electricity. Amidst crisis after crisis, motorists find solace as they drive through darkened streets illuminated only by creative displays of Christmas lights adorning houses along their route. Desperate times lead some individuals to resort to drastic measures - two men attempt a hasty getaway with a rail truck filled with precious coal before authorities intervene during these trying times. Along desolate beaches, men carry sacks filled with sea coal - scavenged remnants washed ashore - providing them with meager warmth amidst nationwide scarcity. Necessity sparks innovation as Lanchester garage owner David Close devises ingenious methods to keep his business running despite limited access to electricity or fuel supplies. Radio newsreader Alan Rogers becomes the voice of hope amid darkness as he updates listeners about ongoing power cuts and offers guidance on how communities can cope.