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Motoring in Lakeland
Motoring in Lakeland
Theres nothing like motoring (when you get stuck). For testing your temper, endurance, and pluck !!
circa 1920s
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Motoring in Lakeland: A Humorous Take on the Frustrations of Early 20th Century Road Trips This charming postcard, titled 'Motoring in Lakeland,' captures the essence of the motoring experience in England during the 1920s. The image portrays a comically stuck car in a muddy puddle, surrounded by the picturesque countryside of Cumbria. The vehicle, with its luggage-laden roof and steam rising from the hood, seems to have met its match in the thick, sticky mud. The passengers, dressed in their Sunday best, appear annoyed and cross, while the driver, with a determined expression, pushes from behind. The cartoon-like illustration adds to the amusing scene, with the driver's exaggerated facial expression and the car's registration plate reading 'Carter' - a nod to the common occupation of the time. The title, 'Motoring in Lakeland,' is accompanied by the quip, 'There's nothing like motoring (when you get stuck). For testing your temper, endurance, and pluck!!' This postcard serves as a humorous reminder of the challenges and woes of early motoring, when roads were often unpaved and unexpected obstacles, such as muddy lanes and puddles, could easily leave one stranded. Despite the frustration, the beauty of the English countryside, as depicted in the background, remains a constant source of wonder and delight.
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