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Its the craziest tangle the police have ever had to sort out at as mothers
Its the craziest tangle the police have ever had to sort out at as mothers and fathers left their children outside the new woolworths store shorty after its opening in Chelmsley Wood, Solihull.
26th February 1971
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
England
BPM 7102 6248
Media ID 21806065
© Mirrorpix
Babies Busy Chaos Department Store Panic Police Prams Queuing Security Shop Woolworth Woolworths 1971 General Store
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Step into the past with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the intriguing image "It's the craziest tangle the police have ever had to sort out at as mothers" by Mirrorpix from Memory Lane Prints. This engaging puzzle takes you back to the opening of Woolworths in Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, where the chaos of excited parents leaving their children outside the store created quite a spectacle for the local authorities. With countless pieces and intricate details, this jigsaw puzzle offers hours of enjoyable challenge for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages. Get ready to piece together this fascinating piece of history and create a beautiful finished puzzle to display in your home.
1000 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 76x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 76cm x 50.2cm (29.9" x 19.8")
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 1971, we witness the aftermath of a chaotic scene that unfolded outside the newly opened Woolworths store in Chelmsley Wood, Solihull. It was undoubtedly the craziest tangle that police had ever encountered as mothers and fathers left their children unattended while rushing inside to explore the wonders of this bustling department store. The image depicts a moment of panic and chaos, with babies nestled in prams and young children anxiously waiting for their parents amidst a sea of people. The sheer number of individuals gathered outside the store is overwhelming, creating an atmosphere teeming with excitement and anticipation. As security personnel attempt to restore order, it becomes evident just how overwhelmed they are by this unexpected situation. The police find themselves at the epicenter of this frenzy, tasked with untangling a web of anxious parents desperately trying to locate their little ones among the crowd. This snapshot captures not only a specific moment in time but also reflects broader societal changes during the 1970s when shopping became more accessible and popularized. It serves as a reminder of how our shopping habits have evolved over decades – from small general stores to large-scale department stores like Woolworths. Preserved through Memory Lane Prints, this photograph offers us an intriguing glimpse into history; reminding us that even seemingly mundane moments can hold great significance when viewed through the lens of time.
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