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Spaghetti Junction EAW220279
Gravelly Hills Interchange, Birmingham. Junction 6 on the M6 motorway meets the A38 and A5127 in a complex known as " Spaghetti Junction". Photographed by Aerofilms in 1971, before being fully opened the following year
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Media ID 12105999
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14"x12" Mount with 12"x10" Print
Step into the past with our stunning Media Storehouse Mounted Photos. This captivating image showcases Spaghetti Junction EAW220279, a historical landmark located at Gravelly Hills Interchange in Birmingham. Witness the intricate intersection of the M6 motorway with the A38 and A5127, fondly known as "Spaghetti Junction." Each mounted photo is meticulously printed from the Historic England Archive, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this unique and intriguing representation of Birmingham's iconic junction.
Printed on 12"x10" paper and suitable for use in a 14"x12" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.5cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 35.6cm (12" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This aerial photograph, taken by Aerofilms in 1971, offers a bird's-eye view of Spaghetti Junction in Birmingham, England, before its official opening the following year. The complex interchange at Gravelly Hills is where the M6 motorway meets the A38 and A5127, creating an intricate network of roads that earned it the nickname "Spaghetti Junction." The image reveals the intricate engineering feat that was underway, with the intertwining roads forming a labyrinthine pattern reminiscent of spaghetti. The M6 motorway, a major arterial route, is visible as it curves gently towards the top left of the frame. The A38 and A5127, appearing as intersecting lines, converge with the M6, creating a complex web of roads. At the time of this photograph, the construction of Spaghetti Junction was nearing completion. The image showcases the raw beauty of the concrete structures, with their clean lines and geometric shapes, standing in stark contrast against the lush green landscape below. The absence of vehicles on the roads adds to the serene atmosphere, making it a fascinating study of the engineering prowess that went into creating this transport hub. This photograph, from the Historic England Archive (Aerofilms collection, AFL03, AC220279), is a testament to the evolution of transportation infrastructure in the United Kingdom. It serves as a reminder of the intricate planning and execution required to build such a complex interchange, and the significant impact it had on the city of Birmingham and beyond.
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