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Aerial view of Spaghetti Junction. When it opens it will be the most complex highway



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Aerial view of Spaghetti Junction. When it opens it will be the most complex highway

Aerial view of Spaghetti Junction. When it opens it will be the most complex highway interchange in Europe. Described on maps as exit No. 6 from the M6 motorway, the Gravely Hill junction, serviced by the Aston Expressway, will herald a new era in urban motorway driving. 10th May 1972

Dick Williams
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
West Midlands
England
DM 72 5231

Media ID 21922903

© Mirrorpix

Birmingham Gravelly Hill Interchange Motorway Road Roads Spaghetti Junction 1972 West Midlands


Greetings Card (7"x5")

Experience the engineering marvel of Spaghetti Junction with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Greetings Cards range. This stunning aerial view, captured by Dick Williams at Memory Lane Prints, showcases the intricate complexity of Europe's most advanced highway interchange. Impress your loved ones with this unique and thoughtful card, perfect for milestones, anniversaries, or simply to brighten someone's day. Let the intricate web of roads and junctions inspire a sense of wonder and appreciation for modern infrastructure. Send a piece of the world right to their doorstep!

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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This aerial view captures the iconic Spaghetti Junction in all its intricate glory. As it prepares to open its lanes, this highway interchange is set to become Europe's most complex road network. Known as exit No. 6 from the M6 motorway, the Gravely Hill junction stands proudly, serviced by the Aston Expressway, ready to revolutionize urban motorway driving. The year is 1972, and this photograph takes us back to a time when modern transportation was rapidly evolving. The West Midlands region of Birmingham witnesses the birth of an engineering marvel that will forever change how we navigate our cities. With its labyrinthine tangle of roads resembling strands of spaghetti intertwined on a plate, Spaghetti Junction becomes a testament to human ingenuity and architectural prowess. This snapshot freezes a moment in history when progress meets innovation. Dick Williams skillfully captures every detail with his lens – from the sprawling web-like structure to the surrounding landscape that bears witness to this monumental feat. It serves as a reminder of mankind's ability to conquer challenges and create something extraordinary. As we gaze upon this image from Memory Lane Prints, let us appreciate not only its aesthetic beauty but also acknowledge how it symbolizes progress and advancement in transport infrastructure during the vibrant era of the 1970s.

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