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Diesel Fuel Queues, Corley Service Station, Birmingham, Wednesday 12th December 1973

Diesel Fuel Queues, Corley Service Station, Birmingham, Wednesday 12th December 1973


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Diesel Fuel Queues, Corley Service Station, Birmingham, Wednesday 12th December 1973

Diesel Fuel Queues, Corley Service Station, Birmingham, Wednesday 12th December 1973. Bond Worth Rivington Carpets

Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
BPM 73 9613

Media ID 21679713

© Mirrorpix

Blackouts Crisis Energy Forecourt Lorry Petrol Petrol Station Pumps Queue Service Stations Traffic


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This print titled "Diesel Fuel Queues, Corley Service Station, Birmingham, Wednesday 12th December 1973" takes us back to a significant moment in history. The year was 1973 and the world was grappling with an energy crisis that led to widespread blackouts and fuel shortages. This image perfectly encapsulates the chaos and frustration experienced during those challenging times. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see a bustling forecourt of the Corley Service Station in Birmingham. Long queues of vehicles stretch as far as the eye can see, all desperately waiting for their turn at the petrol pumps. Amongst them are lorries patiently awaiting their share of diesel fuel - a precious commodity during this period. The atmosphere is tense yet strangely united; people from all walks of life find themselves bound by a common struggle for energy resources. The sight of these queues serves as a stark reminder of how heavily our lives depend on oil and its derivatives. As we delve deeper into this photograph's details, we notice an intriguing advertisement for Bond Worth Rivington Carpets discreetly displayed on one side. It adds an unexpected touch to this otherwise chaotic scene – reminding us that amidst crises, life goes on and businesses continue to operate. This print from Memory Lane Prints not only captures a specific moment in time but also invites us to reflect upon the fragility of our energy systems and how they shape our daily lives.

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