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Black Out Novelty - Mr. A. K. Finchem of the Robin Hood Inn, Alfreton
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Black Out Novelty - Mr. A. K. Finchem of the Robin Hood Inn, Alfreton
Black Out Novelty - Mr. A. K. Finchem of the Robin Hood Inn, Alfreton, has hit upon a novel idea of making his car visible after nightfall. He has drilled four holes in his bumpers, one at each corner, and has screwed roundtrays of the type used for serving at his inn to each corner painted white. 15th September 1939
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1939 Austin Derbyshire East Midlands Thirties Black Out War And Conflict
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Black Out Novelty - Mr. A. K. Finchem Sheds Light on Nighttime Travel
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. In this print from September 15th, 1939, we catch a glimpse of Mr. A. K. Finchem's ingenious solution to the blackout restrictions imposed during World War Two in Alfreton, England. As darkness enveloped the streets due to wartime precautions, Mr. Finchem, owner of the renowned Robin Hood Inn, devised a remarkable idea to ensure his car remained visible after nightfall. With meticulous precision and creativity, he drilled four holes into his bumpers – one at each corner – and affixed round trays painted in striking white hues that were typically used for serving patrons at his inn. This innovative approach not only added a touch of whimsy but also served as an essential safety measure amidst the blacked-out roads of Derbyshire's East Midlands region. By illuminating his vehicle with these makeshift reflectors, Mr. Finchem aimed to reduce accidents and collisions during nighttime travel. The photograph captures a moment frozen in time when resourcefulness met necessity on the home front during World War Two in Britain. It serves as a testament to the resilience and adaptability displayed by individuals like Mr. A. K Finchem who sought creative solutions even amidst challenging circumstances. Decades later, this image continues to inspire us with its reminder that innovation can arise from unexpected places – even through something as seemingly simple as drilling holes and attaching trays onto bumpers – leaving an ind
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