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All stop on the main Cardiff Barry Road. Where 50 mph speed limit need not apply. Wales
All stop on the main Cardiff Barry Road. Where 50 mph speed limit need not apply. Wales. 20th February 1978. A4050 Closed
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Wales
WME_1978_02_Blizzard
Media ID 21757459
© Mirrorpix
Abandoned Blizzard Closed Cold Conditions Drift Extreme Left Motors Motorways Road Roads Season Severe Sign Signs Speed Stranded Winter 1978 Limit
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Step back in time with our vintage photograph from the Western Mail Archive, showcasing All Stop on the main Cardiff Barry Road where the 50 mph speed limit is a thing of the past. This captivating image from Memory Lane Prints, taken on 20th February 1978, transports you back to Wales during a time when the A4050 was closed. Add a touch of nostalgia to your home or office with our high-quality Metal Print, featuring a durable and sleek design that brings the past into the present.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 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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Captured in the midst of a severe winter blizzard, this vintage print takes us back to 20th February 1978 on the main Cardiff Barry Road in Wales. The image showcases an extraordinary scene where all traffic has come to a halt, defying the usual 50 mph speed limit. Mother Nature's relentless snowfall and treacherous conditions have forced authorities to close down A4050, leaving motorists stranded and roads deserted. In this frozen landscape, a lone man braves the extreme cold as he surveys the abandoned cars left behind by their owners. The deep drifts of snow engulfing these vehicles serve as a reminder of nature's power over human infrastructure. The sign indicating 'All stop' stands tall amidst the wintry backdrop, its message clear: no vehicle should venture further into this perilous terrain. It serves as both a warning and testament to the severity of weather experienced during that season. This photograph transports us back to an era when motorways were not immune to nature's whims. It captures not only the harshness of winter but also highlights our vulnerability in face of such extreme conditions. Preserved within Memory Lane Prints collection from Western Mail Archive, this image offers us a glimpse into history - reminding us that even modern road systems can be brought to their knees by Mother Nature's fury.
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