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Here is the news about power cuts. Radio newsreader Alan Rogers tells listeners about
Here is the news about power cuts. Radio newsreader Alan Rogers tells listeners about the power crisis - with candles lighting his studio. An electricity cut blacked out Radio Londons headquarters as Alan was about to go on the air on Thursday night (10-2-72). But programmes continued, with candles and car batteries providing emergency lighting. The radio station was one of thousands of buildings hit by surprise power cuts - the first since the start of the five-week-old miners strike. The cold snap forced electricity chiefs to make cuts throughout Britain a day earlier than expected. February 1972 P018764
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Mirrorpix
Media ID 21260969
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Blackout Candles Dark Disc Jockey Fuel Crisis Lighting News Radio Three Day Week
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Relive the past with our captivating photograph from Mirrorpix's Memory Lane Prints collection. This vintage image, titled "Here is the news about power cuts," transports you back in time as radio newsreader Alan Rogers shares the latest on the power crisis. With candles illuminating his dimly lit studio, this evocative print is a poignant reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness during challenging times. Add this nostalgic piece to your decor and ignite conversations about history and the power of radio broadcasting.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 10x8 for landscape images, 8x10 for portrait images.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.4cm (10" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this print from February 1972, we witness the resilience and resourcefulness of radio newsreader Alan Rogers during a power crisis. As darkness envelops Radio London's headquarters, Alan fearlessly takes to the airwaves with candles illuminating his studio. The unexpected electricity cut occurred just moments before he was scheduled to go live on Thursday night. Undeterred by the blackout, Radio London continued its programming thanks to the ingenuity of its staff who relied on emergency lighting provided by candles and car batteries. This scene captures a moment in history when thousands of buildings across Britain were plunged into darkness due to surprise power cuts - an unfortunate consequence of the ongoing five-week-old miners' strike. The photograph is a poignant reminder of how even in times of adversity, entertainment and information persevere. It symbolizes both the challenges faced during that era's fuel crisis and the unwavering dedication of individuals like Alan Rogers who ensured that news reached listeners despite these obstacles. As we gaze upon this snapshot from Memory Lane Prints, it transports us back to a time when candlelight replaced electric bulbs and radio served as a lifeline for communities seeking connection amidst uncertainty. Let us remember this remarkable period in our history when darkened studios became stages for resilience and innovation – all captured within this single image from February 1972.
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