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Fine Art Print : Solving Londons traffic problems, roundabouts 1924
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Solving Londons traffic problems, roundabouts 1924
Diagram showing how to help traffic flow in Oxford Street, by a circular route, what we call today a roundabout.
1924
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Media ID 23270940
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Carts Circular Congestion Diagram Flowing Londons Moving Oxford Problems Roundabout Roundabouts Route Solving Traffic 1924
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time and bring the historical innovation of traffic management to your home or office with our Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, titled "Solving London's Traffic Problems: Roundabouts 1924," is courtesy of Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the ingenious design of a circular route, a precursor to today's roundabouts, as it gracefully addresses the challenges of Oxford Street's congested streets in 1924. Add this unique piece to your decor and relive the past while enhancing your space with a touch of history and timeless charm.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 47.3cm x 40.6cm (18.6" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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1924: A Visionary Solution to London's Traffic Congestion - The Roundabout Revolution In the bustling heart of London during the 1920s, traffic congestion was a persistent and vexing issue. Horse-drawn carts and motor cars coexisted on the crowded streets, leading to chaotic and inefficient transportation. In response to this challenge, a forward-thinking solution emerged - the roundabout. This diagram, published by the Illustrated London News Ltd in 1924, illustrates a proposed circular route to help mitigate traffic congestion on Oxford Street, one of London's busiest thoroughfares. The roundabout concept, which we recognize today as a common traffic management tool, was a groundbreaking innovation at the time. The diagram reveals the intricacies of the proposed roundabout design, which aimed to facilitate smoother and more efficient traffic flow. Motorists and horse-drawn vehicles would follow a circular path around a central island, yielding to each other at designated points. This innovative system would not only reduce the likelihood of collisions but also minimize the time spent idling at intersections. The roundabout revolution was an essential step towards modernizing London's transportation infrastructure. This visionary solution, born out of necessity, paved the way for more advanced traffic management systems and ultimately transformed the way we navigate urban areas. Embrace the history of transportation innovation and marvel at the ingenuity of this 1924 roundabout diagram, a testament to London's unwavering commitment to finding solutions to its most pressing challenges.
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