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A Volvo 142 makes it way through the snow drifts in Hexham
A Volvo 142 makes it way through the snow drifts in Hexham, as teams battled to clear roads through the snow outside Allendale, leaving drifts 12ft high. 20th March, 1979
NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21612715
© Mirrorpix
Cold Country Lane Dramatic Journey Roads Snowdrifts Traffic Village Winter
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating vintage print from Memory Lane Prints, featuring a determined Volvo 142 forging through the snow-clad streets of Hexham. Taken on the chilly morning of March 20, 1979, when the town was blanketed by drifts reaching an astounding 12ft high, this evocative image transports you to a bygone era. Add a touch of nostalgia to your home or office decor with our high-quality Media Storehouse poster print of "A Volvo 142 makes it way through the snow drifts in Hexham" - a captivating reminder of the indomitable spirit that shines through even in the harshest of winters.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 38.8cm x 59.4cm (15.3" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the winter of 1979 in Hexham. A resilient Volvo 142 bravely navigates its way through towering snow drifts, as teams work tirelessly to clear the roads outside Allendale. The scene is nothing short of dramatic, with snow reaching heights of up to 12 feet. This snapshot captures the essence of a bygone era when winters were harsh and unforgiving. As the car battles against nature's icy grip, it symbolizes human determination and perseverance in the face of adversity. The country lane is transformed into a treacherous obstacle course, but this Volvo refuses to be deterred. The image evokes a sense of awe at both the power of nature and mankind's ability to conquer it. It serves as a reminder that even in our modern world, where technology has advanced exponentially since then, there are still moments when Mother Nature reminds us who truly holds control. Transported back in time, we can almost feel the biting cold on our skin and hear the crunching sound beneath tires struggling for traction. This photograph encapsulates not only an extraordinary journey through snowdrifts but also represents a testament to resilience and unity within communities during challenging times. As we admire this vintage scene captured by NCJ without any commercial intentions or references to Volvo as a company, let us appreciate both its historical significance and artistic beauty while reflecting on how far we have come since those snowy days in Hexham.
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