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Metal Print : Gas heaters were used in some schools during the fuel shortage in February 1972
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Gas heaters were used in some schools during the fuel shortage in February 1972
NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21389877
© Mirrorpix
Classroom Coal Fuel Teacher Three Day Week Uk Social History
20"x16" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our nostalgic Media Storehouse Metal Print featuring an evocative image from NCJ's Memory Lane Prints. This vintage photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, as gas heaters keep students warm in a school classroom during the fuel shortage of February 1972. Add a touch of history and character to your home or office decor with this high-quality, rustic Metal Print. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium metal sheets coated with a durable, scratch-resistant finish, ensuring a long-lasting and vibrant display. Bring the past into the present and relive cherished memories with this unique and captivating piece.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to a significant period in UK social history. It captures the scene inside a classroom during the fuel shortage of February 1972, where gas heaters were employed as an alternative heating source. The image showcases a group of children attentively listening to their teacher amidst the challenging circumstances. The 1970s was marked by several energy crises, and this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how schools coped with limited resources during those times. With coal supplies dwindling, gas heaters became essential for maintaining warmth within educational institutions across the country. In this snapshot, we witness both resilience and adaptability. Despite facing adversity, teachers continued to educate their students diligently while ensuring their comfort in these makeshift conditions. The expressions on the children's faces reveal their determination to learn despite the challenges they faced due to fuel shortages. This image not only highlights an aspect of everyday life during that era but also sheds light on broader socio-economic issues affecting communities at large. It serves as a visual testament to the resourcefulness and perseverance exhibited by individuals during times of crisis. As we reflect upon this historical moment captured by NCJ through his lens, let it remind us of our ability to overcome obstacles when faced with adversity - a timeless lesson that resonates even today.
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