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A car is left in a deep snow drift on the road from Culverhouse Cross to St Lythans near
A car is left in a deep snow drift on the road from Culverhouse Cross to St Lythans near Wenvoe, Vale of Glamorgan, southeast Wales, 20th February 1978
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Wales
WME_1978_02_Blizzard
Media ID 21757461
© Mirrorpix
Abandoned Blizzard Closed Cold Conditions Drift Extreme Left Motors Road Roads Season Severe Stranded Vehicles Winter 1978 Drifts
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Relive the magic of the past with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring an iconic image from the Western Mail Archive. This mug showcases a captivating photograph of a car stranded in a deep snow drift on the road from Culverhouse Cross to St Lythans, taken on the 20th of February 1978. Perfectly capturing the essence of winter in southeast Wales, this mug is a must-have for history enthusiasts and locals. Wrap your hands around a piece of nostalgia and enjoy your favorite beverage in style.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 8cm high x 9.5cm diameter (3.1" x 3.7")
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In the grip of winter's icy embrace, a car is left stranded in a deep snow drift on the desolate road from Culverhouse Cross to St Lythans near Wenvoe, Vale of Glamorgan. This haunting image captured on the 20th February 1978 transports us back to an era when extreme weather conditions could bring even the mightiest motors to their knees. As a fierce blizzard swept through southeast Wales, roads were closed and vehicles were abandoned amidst the relentless onslaught of snow. The frozen landscape painted a picture of isolation and vulnerability, as this lone car stood as a silent testament to nature's power. The bitter cold pierced through every crack and crevice, transforming familiar routes into treacherous paths fraught with danger. Winter had cast its icy spell over these forgotten wheels, leaving them at the mercy of drifting snow and unforgiving winds. In this snapshot from history, we are reminded of both human resilience and Mother Nature's indomitable force. It serves as a stark reminder that no matter how advanced our technology may become, we are still subject to her whimsical moods. Decades have passed since that fateful day in 1978 when this scene unfolded before our eyes. Yet it remains etched in memory like an old photograph found tucked away in an attic corner – a poignant reminder of winters past.
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