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Last minute queues for "cheap"petrol. Queues more than 100 years long build up
Last minute queues for " cheap" petrol. Queues more than 100 years long build up outside one Coventry garage as motorists fill up before tomorrows price increases. Gulson Garage, Binley Road, Coventry, West Midlands. 19th December 1974
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
West Midlands
England
CET 74 96789
Media ID 21842555
© Mirrorpix
1974 Coventry Filling Fuel Garage Petrol Station Price Pump Pumps Road Stations Rise West Midlands
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Last minute queues for 'cheap' petrol. Queues more than 100 years long build up outside one Coventry garage as motorists fill up before tomorrow's price increases. Gulson Garage, Binley Road, Coventry, West Midlands. 19th December 1974. In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the bustling streets of Coventry in the 1970s. As fuel prices were set to rise overnight, anxious motorists flocked to Gulson Garage on Binley Road in a desperate attempt to secure their last-minute bargain. The image captures a scene of chaos and anticipation as cars stretch out into the distance, forming queues that seem never-ending – an astonishing sight that echoes back over a century of motoring history. The vibrant energy emanating from the photograph is palpable; it encapsulates the urgency felt by drivers who sought refuge at this particular petrol station. Located in the heart of West Midlands' transport hub, Gulson Garage became a temporary sanctuary for those seeking affordable fuel amidst uncertain times. With pumps working tirelessly and attendants rushing around to meet demand, this snapshot serves as a testament to both human resilience and our dependence on automobiles. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of history frozen in time, let us reflect on how even mundane tasks like filling up our tanks can become significant moments when faced with impending changes. This evocative image reminds us that every era has its own challenges and highlights how memories captured through photography continue to shape
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