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Photographic Print : 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
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Step back in time with this captivating photograph from the Birmingham Post and Mail Archive, now available as a stunning print from Memory Lane Prints. Witness the historic Diesel Fuel Queues at Corley Service Station in Birmingham, captured on Wednesday 12th December 1973. This evocative image, featuring iconic vehicles waiting patiently in long lines for fuel, brings to life a bygone era. Bond Worth Rivington Carpets adds a touch of sophistication to the print, making it a perfect addition to your home or office decor. Revive memories and transport yourself back in time with this unique piece of photographic history.
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
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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