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Blackout. Fuel-crisis shopping in London, 1947
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Blackout. Fuel-crisis shopping in London, 1947
The Candlelights of London: business as usual in the capital. Fuel-crisis shopping with department store lighting - modern style. The fuel crisis, and consequent five-hour-daily cuts in electricity supply to domestic and business users, shocked Great Britains social and industrial life. By 10th February 1947, daytime London became a city of candlelight with business conducted by the flickering light of candles and old Civil Defence hurricane lamps. Date: 1947
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"Amidst the harsh realities of the fuel crisis in 1947, Londoners adapted to the daily five-hour electricity cuts with remarkable resilience and resourcefulness. This evocative photograph captures the scene of shopping in the heart of the city during those dark times. The modern department store, bathed in the soft glow of candles and old Civil Defence hurricane lamps, stands as a testament to the British spirit of carrying on 'business as usual.' The fuel crisis, which began in October 1946, had left the country's social and industrial life in shock. With daytime London transformed into a city of candlelight, shoppers braved the dimly lit streets to make their purchases, relying on the flickering light of candles to guide their way. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the past, reminding us of the ingenuity and determination of the British people during times of adversity." This photograph, taken in 1947, depicts a scene of fuel-crisis shopping in London. The modern department store, illuminated by candles and Civil Defence lamps, stands as a symbol of resilience and resourcefulness during the fuel crisis, which left the city in darkness for five hours each day. The image captures the spirit of 'business as usual' in the face of adversity, as Londoners adapted to the challenges of the fuel crisis with remarkable tenacity. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the ingenuity and determination of the British people during difficult times, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. Date: 1947 Keywords: Blackout, Fuel crisis, Shopping, London, 1947, 1940s, Fuel, Crisis, Candlelights, Britain, Department Store, Lighting, Candlelight, Blackouts.
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