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Poster Print : Heavy August Bank Holiday traffic on the A20. 3rd August 1964 Local Caption
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Heavy August Bank Holiday traffic on the A20. 3rd August 1964 Local Caption
Heavy August Bank Holiday traffic on the A20. 3rd August 1964 watscan - - 17/07/2009
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21393090
© Mirrorpix
Bank Holiday Congestion Queue Traffic
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with this captivating poster print from the Media Storehouse's Memory Lane Prints collection. Witness the hustle and bustle of Heavy August Bank Holiday traffic on the A240, as captured in a classic photograph taken on 3rd August 1964. This evocative image, provided by Mirrorpix, offers a unique glimpse into the past, transporting you back to a time when the roads were filled with cars, buses, and motorcycles. Add this vintage poster to your decor and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. 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.
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 Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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
This print takes us back to the bustling streets of 1960s England, specifically the A20 on a scorching August Bank Holiday in 1964. The image vividly captures the chaos and congestion that defined this popular holiday weekend. As vehicles line up bumper-to-bumper, stretching as far as the eye can see, it becomes evident that everyone had one destination in mind - a much-needed getaway. The atmosphere is palpable; you can almost feel the frustration and impatience radiating from drivers stuck in their cars. Honking horns and animated conversations fill the air as families eagerly anticipate reaching their vacation spots or simply returning home after a memorable trip. This snapshot serves as a time capsule for an era when road trips were an integral part of British culture. It reminds us of simpler times when people relied on maps instead of GPS systems and made do with limited entertainment options during long journeys. As we gaze upon this photograph, we are reminded not only of our shared history but also how far we have come since then. Today's modern highways may still experience traffic jams, but advancements in technology have undoubtedly eased some of these frustrations. So let this image transport you back to a bygone era where bank holidays meant hitting the open road amidst heavy traffic - an unforgettable experience etched into our collective memory.
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