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Photographic Print : The M1 Motorway, opened only 6 days ago, receives its first vehicles
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The M1 Motorway, opened only 6 days ago, receives its first vehicles
The M1 Motorway, opened only 6 days ago, receives its first vehicles.
Picture shows the junction at Weedon, Northamptonshire, and a coach driving down the embankment to join the motorway.
The first section of the motorway opened between Junction 5 (Watford) and Junction 18 (Crick/Rugby) on 2 November 1959 together with the motorways two spurs, the M10 (from Junction 7 to south of St Albans originally connecting to the A1) and the M45 (from Junction 17 to the A45 and Coventry).
Picture taken 8th November 1959
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Weedon
Northamptonshire
England
L8282 - 32
Media ID 21763736
© Mirrorpix
1959 3 Lanes Carriageway Coach Drive Driving Freeway Hard Shoulder Highway Holiday Route Junction Lane Lanes Motorway National Northamptonshire Road Route Travelling Vehicle Weedon
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Experience history in the making with this exclusive photograph from Mirrorpix, now available as a Media Storehouse Photographic Print. Witness the first vehicles making their way onto the newly opened M1 Motorway in Northamptonshire, just 6 days after its grand opening. Captured at the Weedon junction, this image perfectly encapsulates the excitement and innovation of this major milestone in transportation history. Bring this iconic moment into your home or office and relive it every day with a beautifully printed and framed photograph from Memory Lane Prints.
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back to a significant moment in history - the opening of the iconic M1 Motorway. Just six days after its inauguration, this snapshot captures the excitement and anticipation as vehicles make their way onto this brand new stretch of road. The image showcases the junction at Weedon, Northamptonshire, where a coach gracefully descends down the embankment to join the motorway. It is a testament to progress and modernity, symbolizing a new era of efficient travel and connectivity. On November 2nd, 1959, this particular section between Junction 5 (Watford) and Junction 18 (Crick/Rugby) was unveiled alongside two spurs - the M10 and M45. The photograph itself was taken on November 8th of that year. As we delve into this nostalgic scene from over half a century ago, it's fascinating to witness how far our transportation infrastructure has come. With three lanes stretching out before us, each vehicle represents an individual or family embarking on their journey along this national highway. This picture not only encapsulates an important milestone in British history but also serves as a reminder of how vital roads like these are for facilitating travel and connecting communities. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece captured by Mirrorpix from Memory Lane Prints, we can't help but appreciate both its historical significance and timeless allure.
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