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Photographic Print : People try to keep cool at a Birmingham lido during the summer heatwave of 1976
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People try to keep cool at a Birmingham lido during the summer heatwave of 1976
People try to keep cool at a Birmingham lido during the summer heatwave of 1976.
28th June 1976
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
England
BPM 2603B
Media ID 21667589
© Mirrorpix
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Relive the nostalgic charm of a bygone era with this evocative photograph from the Media Storehouse archives. Captured by Mirrorpix during the sizzling summer heatwave of 1976, this Memory Lane Prints image shows a crowd of people trying to keep cool at a Birmingham lido. The sun-soaked scene transports you back in time, inviting you to imagine the joy and excitement of a day spent at the pool during a long-ago summer. Add a touch of history and nostalgia to your home decor with this beautiful, high-quality photographic print.
High-quality poster prints are available in a range of sizes and are printed on 270 gsm semi-glossy silk finish poster paper. An affordable option for decorating any space, they are perfect for fixing straight onto walls. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 37.5cm x 25cm (14.8" x 9.8")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the scorching summer of 1976 in Birmingham. The image captures a snapshot of respite and relief as people flock to a local lido, desperately seeking solace from the relentless heatwave that gripped the nation. The scene is filled with a vibrant mix of families and children, all united by their shared desire to keep cool amidst the sweltering temperatures. Mothers can be seen attentively watching over their little ones, ensuring they stay safe while enjoying themselves in the refreshing water. Laughter echoes through the air as friends splash each other playfully, momentarily forgetting about the drought-induced worries that plagued them outside these oasis-like walls. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how weather extremes can bring communities together in unexpected ways. It encapsulates not only an era but also reflects on our universal human need for connection and comfort during challenging times. As we gaze upon this nostalgic image, it evokes memories of endless summers and carefree days spent under clear blue skies. It reminds us that despite facing adversity or enduring harsh conditions like droughts, our resilience shines through as we find joy even in simple pleasures such as cooling off at a lido. Memory Lane Prints has beautifully preserved this moment frozen in time – an emblematic representation of British summertime during one unforgettable year: 1976.
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