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Petrol Queues for the Motor Mart garage on London Road. Long queues are forming in a bid
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Petrol Queues for the Motor Mart garage on London Road. Long queues are forming in a bid
Petrol Queues for the Motor Mart garage on London Road. Long queues are forming in a bid by motorists to beat the 6pm deadline, after which a 5d increase will be applied. 22nd November 1968
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
West Midlands
England
CET 68 71935
Media ID 21842559
© Mirrorpix
Budget Coventry Filling Fuel Garage Petrol Station Price Pump Pumps Queue Road Stations 1968 Increase Rise West Midlands
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This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to the bustling streets of Coventry in the 1960s. The image captures a scene outside the Motor Mart garage on London Road, where long queues of anxious motorists have formed in a desperate attempt to beat the impending deadline. It is November 22nd, 1968, and tensions are high as drivers scramble to fill their tanks before the clock strikes 6pm. Why? Because after this crucial hour, a significant price increase of 5d per gallon will be applied. This snapshot perfectly encapsulates the anxiety and urgency that gripped car owners during this era. The vintage cars lining up at each pump tell their own story - symbols of freedom and mobility now subject to budget constraints. As we gaze upon this historic moment frozen in time, we can almost hear the hum of engines and feel the collective anticipation emanating from those patiently waiting their turn. Coventry Telegraph Archive has done an exceptional job preserving this piece of history for future generations. It serves as a reminder not only of how our transportation habits have evolved over time but also highlights how economic factors such as fuel prices can shape our daily lives. As we reflect on this photograph, let us appreciate both its aesthetic beauty and its ability to transport us back to a bygone era when petrol queues were an all too familiar sight on London Road.
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