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Crowds of people have been trying to beat the budget with the proposed increase in

Crowds of people have been trying to beat the budget with the proposed increase in alcohol prices. Our Picture Shows: One of the pre budget shoppers outside the Augustus Barnett wine shop in Holborn after buying his alcohol, he just has to figure out how to get it home.. April 1975

WATFORD
Mirrorpix

Media ID 21355435

© Mirrorpix

Drink Off Licence Shop Shoppers Wine 1975

A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print

Bring the vibrant energy of the bustling streets of Holborn to your home or office with our captivating Mirrorpix print from Memory Lane Prints. This compelling image, titled "Crowds of people have been trying to beat the budget with the proposed increase in," captures the intense determination of shoppers as they queue outside Augustus Barnett wine shop, preparing to stock up before alcohol prices rise. Add this striking poster print to your collection and relive the excitement of the pre-budget shopping rush, while infusing your space with a lively and engaging atmosphere.

Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20cm x 30.3cm (7.9" x 11.9")

Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
Caught in the Battle of Booze: As the proposed increase in alcohol prices looms, throngs of determined individuals are flocking to beat the budget. In this snapshot from April 1975, we witness one such pre-budget shopper outside the renowned Augustus Barnett wine shop in Holborn. Laden with his precious alcoholic haul, this man now faces a new challenge – how to transport it all safely back home. The photograph encapsulates the essence of an era when alcohol aficionados were willing to go to great lengths to secure their favorite tipples at affordable prices. The bustling street behind him hints at the sheer magnitude of crowds that have descended upon liquor stores across town, united by a common goal: outsmarting impending price hikes. This image serves as a time capsule for 1970s Britain and its unique relationship with drink culture. It reflects not only people's determination but also their resourcefulness and ingenuity during challenging times. With every bottle clutched tightly under his arm, our protagonist becomes a symbol of resilience amidst economic uncertainty. As we gaze upon this vintage scene captured by Mirrorpix on Memory Lane Prints, let us ponder how history often repeats itself; today's shoppers battling rising costs may find solace knowing they are partaking in a timeless tradition passed down through generations.

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