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Antique Framed Print : University Students, chopping logs, Cambridge Street, Birmingham, 22nd February 1972
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University Students, chopping logs, Cambridge Street, Birmingham, 22nd February 1972
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
BPM 72 4382
Media ID 21679779
© Mirrorpix
Blackouts Chopping Crisis Energy Firewood Sawing Wood
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 24.6cm (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
In this print titled "University Students, chopping logs, Cambridge Street, Birmingham, 22nd February 1972" we are transported back to a time of crisis and resilience. The year is the early 1970s when blackouts plagued cities due to an energy crisis. Amidst this challenging period, a group of determined university students can be seen on Cambridge Street in Birmingham. With saws in hand and determination etched on their faces, these young individuals take matters into their own hands by chopping logs for firewood. Their actions symbolize the spirit of unity and resourcefulness that prevailed during those difficult times. As they work together to secure warmth and light for themselves and others around them, they showcase the power of community coming together in the face of adversity. The image captures both physical exertion and intellectual prowess as these students utilize their skills beyond textbooks. It serves as a reminder that education goes beyond classroom walls; it empowers individuals to adapt and find solutions even in unexpected circumstances. Preserved by the Birmingham Post and Mail Archive's Memory Lane Prints collection, this photograph offers us a glimpse into history while also inspiring reflection on our own ability to overcome challenges collectively. It reminds us that no matter how dire the situation may seem, there is always strength within ourselves and our communities to forge ahead towards brighter days.
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