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Fuel Rationing, customers limited to two gallons, Bearwood, Birmingham
Fuel Rationing, customers limited to two gallons, Bearwood, Birmingham, Tuesday 4th December 1973
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
BPM 73 9406
Media ID 21679791
© Mirrorpix
Blackouts Crisis Empty Energy Filling Forecourt Four Motors Notice Petrol Petrol Station Pumps Rationing Renault Service Stations Sign Tank
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our vintage greetings cards from the Media Storehouse collection. This card features a poignant image from the Birmingham Post and Mail Archive, depicting the fuel rationing queue in Bearwood, Birmingham on Tuesday 4th December 1973. Relive memories of a bygone era with this authentic, historically significant card. Perfect for sending a thoughtful message to loved ones or friends, this card is a unique and nostalgic way to show you care. Order yours today and add a touch of history to your correspondence.
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 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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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This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to a significant moment in history - the fuel rationing crisis of the 1970s. The image, captured on Tuesday 4th December 1973 in Bearwood, Birmingham, depicts a scene that was all too common during this tumultuous time. The forecourt of a petrol station is filled with cars and customers eagerly waiting their turn to fill up their tanks. However, there is an air of desperation as a sign boldly announces that customers are limited to just two gallons of fuel. This restriction serves as a stark reminder of the energy crisis that plagued the nation during this era. The blackouts and empty pumps became routine occurrences for motorists across the country. As people lined up at service stations like this one, anxiously hoping to secure enough petrol to keep them going, it was clear that everyone felt the strain caused by limited resources. In this particular snapshot, we see a Renault car parked at one of the pumps; its driver patiently waits for their turn while contemplating how far those two precious gallons will take them. The photograph encapsulates not only the physical scarcity but also highlights the resilience and adaptability displayed by individuals during times of crisis. As we reflect on this powerful image from Birmingham's past, it serves as a poignant reminder of our dependence on finite resources and how they can shape our daily lives when access becomes restricted.
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