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Weather London Smog December 1962 Traffic crawling along at 2mph in
Weather London Smog December 1962
Traffic crawling along at 2mph in the London Smog. It took the photographer who took this image four hours to travel from Bexley, Kent to Fleet Street. London suffered from smog until the mid 60s when the clean air act final banished the London pea soupers to history
Road traffic in London December 1962
Maitland
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
WA*1935285
Media ID 21549428
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Buses Congestion Double Decker Environment Headlights Mopeds Motor Bikes Pollution Public Transport Queue Routemaster Bus Smog Traffic Ford Anglia Smog Mask
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This print captures the haunting scene of London's infamous smog in December 1962. As traffic crawls along at a mere 2mph, the city is engulfed in a thick blanket of fog and pollution. The photographer who took this image endured an arduous journey from Bexley, Kent to Fleet Street, spending four long hours on the road. During this era, London was plagued by smog until the mid-60s when the Clean Air Act finally eradicated these notorious "London pea soupers" from its history. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of that challenging time. The image showcases various elements that defined this period: iconic double-decker buses struggling through congestion, mopeds and motorbikes navigating cautiously through the haze, and headlights piercing through the dense atmosphere. A Ford Anglia car can be seen amidst it all, symbolizing everyday life amid adversity. The significance of public transport during this era is evident with Routemaster buses prominently featured in the frame. People wearing smog masks line up patiently while waiting for their transportation amidst this environmental crisis. This print not only captures a specific moment frozen in time but also represents an important chapter in London's history - one where pollution and poor air quality were major concerns for its residents. Maitland's work allows us to reflect on how far we have come since then and appreciate cleaner skies today.
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