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Oldbury Newsagent, able to beat blackout and stay open by using a gas lamp, Birmingham
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Oldbury Newsagent, able to beat blackout and stay open by using a gas lamp, Birmingham
Oldbury Newsagent, able to beat blackout and stay open by using a gas lamp, Birmingham, Friday 25th February 1972
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
BPM 72 4485
Media ID 21679777
© Mirrorpix
Blackouts Buying Crisis Customer Energy Lighting Newsagents Newspaper Shop Assistant Shops And Shopping
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time to the 1970s, where resilience and ingenuity prevailed amidst a crisis. This print captures the Oldbury Newsagent in Birmingham on a Friday evening, February 25th, 1972. In an era plagued by frequent blackouts and energy shortages, this humble newsagent found a way to beat the darkness and keep their doors open for customers. As you gaze at this snapshot frozen in time, your eyes are drawn to the warm glow emanating from a gas lamp that illuminates the entrance of the shop. A symbol of resourcefulness and determination, this gas lamp served as both a beacon of light for passersby and a lifeline for those seeking newspapers during these challenging times. The shop assistant stands proudly behind the counter, ready to assist loyal customers who braved through dimly lit streets just to purchase their daily dose of news. The shelves are stocked with neatly arranged newspapers – windows into another world beyond these walls. This image not only showcases how businesses adapted during periods of uncertainty but also serves as a reminder of our ability to overcome adversity together. It is an ode to community spirit and perseverance. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints from Birmingham Post and Mail Archive, this photograph transports us back four decades ago when even amidst blackouts and energy crises; human resilience shone brightly like that comforting gas lamp outside Oldbury Newsagent.
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