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Antique Framed Print : Gas heaters were used in some schools during the fuel shortage in February 1972
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Gas heaters were used in some schools during the fuel shortage in February 1972
NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21389877
© Mirrorpix
Classroom Coal Fuel Teacher Three Day Week Uk Social History
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.9cm (9.6" x 7.8")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to a significant period in UK social history. It captures the scene inside a classroom during the fuel shortage of February 1972, where gas heaters were employed as an alternative heating source. The image showcases a group of children attentively listening to their teacher amidst the challenging circumstances. The 1970s was marked by several energy crises, and this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how schools coped with limited resources during those times. With coal supplies dwindling, gas heaters became essential for maintaining warmth within educational institutions across the country. In this snapshot, we witness both resilience and adaptability. Despite facing adversity, teachers continued to educate their students diligently while ensuring their comfort in these makeshift conditions. The expressions on the children's faces reveal their determination to learn despite the challenges they faced due to fuel shortages. This image not only highlights an aspect of everyday life during that era but also sheds light on broader socio-economic issues affecting communities at large. It serves as a visual testament to the resourcefulness and perseverance exhibited by individuals during times of crisis. As we reflect upon this historical moment captured by NCJ through his lens, let it remind us of our ability to overcome obstacles when faced with adversity - a timeless lesson that resonates even today.
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