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Empty petrol tankers during the strike at Kingsbury Oil Depot, near Birmingham
Empty petrol tankers during the strike at Kingsbury Oil Depot, near Birmingham. 7th January 1979
Williams
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
DM 79 106
Media ID 21841763
© Mirrorpix
1979 Employment Empty Petrol Strikes Tanker Winter Of Discontent
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Media Storehouse poster print from Memory Lane Prints. This evocative image transports you to the pivotal moment of the 1979 petrol workers' strike at Kingsbury Oil Depot, near Birmingham. Witness the powerful visual of empty petrol tankers lined up, a stark reminder of the significant disruption to daily life. Add this historic print to your collection and bring the past into your present.
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 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
Captured in this striking photograph by Williams, we are transported back to the winter of discontent in 1979. The image showcases a row of empty petrol tankers during the intense strike at Kingsbury Oil Depot, near Birmingham. Symbolizing the turmoil that engulfed the nation during this era, these once bustling vehicles now stand idle, their absence echoing the frustration and economic hardships experienced by many. The composition evokes a sense of desolation and uncertainty as these silent giants become poignant symbols of power struggles between politics and employment rights. The tanker's emptiness signifies not only a lack of fuel but also an absence of progress and compromise. This powerful snapshot encapsulates a pivotal moment in history when tensions ran high amidst widespread strikes across various industries. It serves as a reminder that even essential resources like oil can become pawns in political battles over fair pay and workers' rights. Williams' artistic choice to present this scene in monochrome further emphasizes the starkness and gravity of the situation. Through his lens, he captures not just an empty depot but also echoes our collective memory of an era defined by social unrest. As we gaze upon this print from Memory Lane Prints, let us reflect on how far we have come since those tumultuous times while remaining vigilant to ensure that such struggles do not resurface.
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