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Unusual / Humour / Car. Due to the Electricians strike the petrol pumps at White Service
Unusual/Humour/Car. Due to the Electricians strike the petrol pumps at White Service Station, Ongar, Essex were out of action until the innovation of the converted bicycle for manual pumping. The garage offered quadruple stamps for anyone wishing to pedal themselves. December 1970
WATFORD
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21277472
© Mirrorpix
10"x10" Photo Print
Step back in time with this charming photograph from the Memory Lane Prints collection by Mirrorpix. Witness the unexpected humor of an Electricians strike at the White Service Station in Ongar, Essex, 1950s. As petrol pumps came to a standstill, innovation took over with the conversion of a bicycle into a makeshift manual pump. Add a touch of nostalgia to your home or office with this unique and unusual photographic print from the Media Storehouse range.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Pedaling Through the Petrol Crisis - A Humorous Solution to an Unusual Problem
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print from December 1970, we are transported back in time to witness a truly innovative solution born out of necessity. The Electricians strike had rendered the petrol pumps at White Service Station in Ongar, Essex completely useless, leaving motorists stranded and frustrated. However, amidst the chaos emerged a stroke of brilliance - a converted bicycle for manual pumping. This peculiar contraption became the talk of the town as it offered a comical yet practical alternative for those desperate to refuel their vehicles. With its wheels spinning furiously and pedals being pushed with determination, this makeshift pump provided hope during these trying times. To encourage customers to embrace this new method, White Service Garage even offered quadruple stamps for anyone willing to pedal themselves. The photograph captures not only the ingenuity behind this unusual creation but also showcases the resilience and humor that prevailed during challenging circumstances. It serves as a reminder that sometimes unconventional solutions can bring unexpected joy and laughter into our lives. Decades later, this image continues to evoke nostalgia for an era marked by strikes and resourcefulness. It stands as a testament to human adaptability and reminds us that even in moments of crisis, there is always room for innovation and lightheartedness.
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