Black and white Print of the M1 Motorway
Framed Prints From Memory Lane
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Framed Print of The M1 Motorway, opened yesterday, receives its first vehicles
The M1 Motorway, opened yesterday, receives its first vehicles.
Picture shows the area of the M1 in the Luton area, Bedfordshire, north of London.
The first section of the motorway opened between Junction 5 (Watford) and Junction 18 (Crick/Rugby) on 2 November 1959 together with the motorways two spurs, the M10 (from Junction 7 to south of St Albans originally connecting to the A1) and the M45 (from Junction 17 to the A45 and Coventry).
Picture taken 3rd November 1959. © Mirrorpix
Artwork Licensed From Memory Lane (Daily Mirror)
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Step back in time with our vintage photograph from Mirrorpix, "The M1 Motorway, opened yesterday, receives its first vehicles." This framed print captures a historic moment in British transportation history. The image, taken in the Luton area of Bedfordshire, north of London, shows the excitement of the first vehicles traversing the newly opened M1 Motorway. Add this piece to your decor and relive the nostalgia of yesteryears. Order your Memory Lane Prints framed print today and bring a piece of history into your home.
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Photo Prints - Experience the historic moment as the M1 Motorway, recently opened in Luton, Bedfordshire, north of London, welcomes its first vehicles on the road. Relive this milestone in transportation history with a photograph from Mirrorpix, now available as a Photographic Print. Our prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the colors and intricate details of the image, making it a perfect addition to your home or office décor. Order yours today and be a part of this significant moment in time.
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Canvas Prints - Experience the thrill of history in your home with our Canvas Prints featuring the iconic moment the M1 Motorway, recently opened in Luton, Bedfordshire, north of London, welcomed its first vehicles. This image, captured by Mirrorpix from Memory Lane Prints, brings the excitement of this milestone moment to life. Our canvas prints are designed to bring colors and sharp details to your walls, making this historic moment a cherished piece of your personal collection.
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Modern 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.6cm x 19.3cm (7.7" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
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