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A Volvo 142 makes it way through the snow drifts in Hexham
A Volvo 142 makes it way through the snow drifts in Hexham, as teams battled to clear roads through the snow outside Allendale, leaving drifts 12ft high. 20th March, 1979
NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21612715
© Mirrorpix
Cold Country Lane Dramatic Journey Roads Snowdrifts Traffic Village Winter
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step into the past with our captivating Volvo 142 greeting card from Memory Lane Prints. This vintage image, taken in Hexham on March 20, 1979, captures the determination of a Volvo 142 as it bravely navigates through towering snow drifts, left behind after a fierce winter storm. Teams worked tirelessly to clear the roads, but the resilience of this classic car shines through. Add a touch of nostalgia to your correspondence with this unique and evocative greeting card from the Media Storehouse collection.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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.
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the winter of 1979 in Hexham. A resilient Volvo 142 bravely navigates its way through towering snow drifts, as teams work tirelessly to clear the roads outside Allendale. The scene is nothing short of dramatic, with snow reaching heights of up to 12 feet. This snapshot captures the essence of a bygone era when winters were harsh and unforgiving. As the car battles against nature's icy grip, it symbolizes human determination and perseverance in the face of adversity. The country lane is transformed into a treacherous obstacle course, but this Volvo refuses to be deterred. The image evokes a sense of awe at both the power of nature and mankind's ability to conquer it. It serves as a reminder that even in our modern world, where technology has advanced exponentially since then, there are still moments when Mother Nature reminds us who truly holds control. Transported back in time, we can almost feel the biting cold on our skin and hear the crunching sound beneath tires struggling for traction. This photograph encapsulates not only an extraordinary journey through snowdrifts but also represents a testament to resilience and unity within communities during challenging times. As we admire this vintage scene captured by NCJ without any commercial intentions or references to Volvo as a company, let us appreciate both its historical significance and artistic beauty while reflecting on how far we have come since those snowy days in Hexham.
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