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Poster Print : Stranded cars on the A48 Cowbridge bypass, South Wales, 20th February 1978
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Stranded cars on the A48 Cowbridge bypass, South Wales, 20th February 1978
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Wales
WME_1978_02_Blizzard
Media ID 21757389
© Mirrorpix
Abandoned Blizzard Cold Conditions Drift Extreme Left Motors Motorways Road Roads Season Severe Stranded Vehicles Winter 1978 Drifts
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with this captivating poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the striking image of the A48 Cowbridge Bypass, South Wales, on a snowy day in February 1978. The Western Mail Archive's iconic photograph of stranded cars in the snow transport us back to a bygone era. This high-quality print, sourced from Memory Lane Prints, is a must-have for history buffs and those who appreciate the beauty of nostalgia. Bring this piece of South Wales history into your home or office and relive the memories of a winter past.
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 59.4cm x 40.3cm (23.4" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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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Stranded in Time: A Glimpse into the Winter Blizzard of '78". This print transports us back to a chilling winter's day on the A48 Cowbridge bypass in South Wales, February 20th, 1978. The scene captures the aftermath of an extreme blizzard that left motorists and their vehicles abandoned amidst treacherous conditions. As we gaze upon this snapshot from the past, we are reminded of the sheer power and unpredictability of nature. The once bustling motorway now lies eerily silent, blanketed by thick layers of snow that have transformed it into an icy wasteland. Cars stand frozen in time, trapped within drifts that tower over them like frozen sentinels. The desolation depicted here is a stark reminder of how quickly our daily routines can be disrupted by Mother Nature's fury. In this moment captured by Western Mail Archive photographer, we witness the resilience and determination required to navigate such severe weather conditions. This photograph serves as a testament to human adaptability and perseverance during times of crisis. It reminds us not only of our vulnerability but also our ability to come together in solidarity when faced with adversity. As we reflect upon this image from Memory Lane Prints, let it serve as a poignant reminder that even amidst chaos and isolation brought on by winter's wrath, there is always hope for brighter days ahead.
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