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Photographic Print : Piccadilly without lights. Piccadilly Circus is blacked out at 7. 15 p
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Piccadilly without lights. Piccadilly Circus is blacked out at 7. 15 p
Piccadilly without lights. Piccadilly Circus is blacked out at 7.15 p.m on Saturday 12 December 1970 due to power strike. December 1970
WATFORD
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21330795
© Mirrorpix
Cityscapes Electric Light Strikes
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with this stunning photograph from Mirrorpix's Memory Lane Prints collection. Witness the unique sight of Piccadilly Circus in darkness, as the iconic lights were turned off during a power strike on a chilly December evening in 1970. Experience the historic atmosphere of Piccadilly Circus at 7.15 p.m on Saturday 12th December 1970, as captured in this captivating black-and-white image (70-11708-003). Add this vintage print to your collection and bring a piece of London's history into your home.
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. 12x8 for landscape images, 8x12 for portrait images.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" 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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This print titled "Piccadilly without lights" takes us back to a momentous evening in London's history. It captures the iconic Piccadilly Circus, usually bustling with vibrant electric lights and animated billboards, plunged into darkness due to a power strike on Saturday 12 December 1970. The image showcases an unusual sight of this renowned cityscape devoid of its usual luminosity. In the midst of political turmoil during the 1970s, strikes were not uncommon, but their impact on such a prominent location was truly remarkable. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the influence that labor disputes had on everyday life and infrastructure at that time. The absence of artificial illumination reveals an entirely different side to Piccadilly Circus - one shrouded in mystery and silence. Without its customary glow, the architecture stands out more prominently against the night sky, casting long shadows across deserted streets. The lack of commercial advertising allows for a rare appreciation of the architectural beauty that lies beneath these dazzling displays. As we gaze upon this evocative snapshot from Memory Lane Prints by Mirrorpix, we are transported back to December 1970 when politics clashed with urban life in an extraordinary way. This image encapsulates both nostalgia for simpler times and admiration for how cities can adapt amidst unexpected circumstances – reminding us that even in darkness there is still beauty to be found within our surroundings.
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