Antique Framed Print : Snow hits the south as motorists and lorry drivers abandoned their vehicles on the M25

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Snow hits the south as motorists and lorry drivers abandoned their vehicles on the M25

Snow hits the south as motorists and lorry drivers abandoned their vehicles on the M25 south of London last night and made their way to the Clacket Lane service station near Junction 6 The motorway was closed because of the abandoned vehicles

Alisdair Macdonald
mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
WA*214304

Media ID 21542494

© Mirrorpix

1995

21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame

Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 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 37.1cm x 24.7cm (14.6" x 9.7")

Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")

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 captures the chaos and unexpected beauty of a snowstorm that hit the southern region, specifically the M25 south of London, in the 1990s. As nature's white blanket descended upon the motorway, motorists and lorry drivers found themselves at a standstill, forced to abandon their vehicles amidst treacherous conditions. The deserted scene on this major artery is both eerie and mesmerizing. In this particular frame, we witness a group of stranded individuals seeking refuge at Clacket Lane service station near Junction 6. This impromptu gathering serves as a testament to human resilience and adaptability in times of adversity. With no other option but to wait out the storm together, strangers become companions united by their shared predicament. The closure of the motorway due to abandoned vehicles adds another layer of complexity to this snapshot from history. It symbolizes not only Mother Nature's power over our modern infrastructure but also highlights how unforeseen circumstances can disrupt even our most well-established systems. Photographer Alisdair Macdonald masterfully captures these extraordinary events with his lens, freezing time for us all to reflect upon an unforgettable moment in time. This photograph reminds us that despite our best-laid plans or technological advancements, nature has its own way of reminding us who truly holds control over our world.

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