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Poster Print : The opening of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction
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The opening of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction
The opening of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction. 24th May 1972
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
West Midlands
England
BPM 72 6365 B
Media ID 21922072
© Mirrorpix
Birmingham Gravelly Hill Interchange Motorway Open Opening Opens Road Roads Spaghetti Junction 1972 West Midlands
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage poster print from Media Storehouse's Memory Lane Prints collection. This iconic image captures the excitement of the opening day for the Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction, on 24th May 1972. Relive the history and nostalgia of Birmingham's landmark transportation hub with this beautifully printed and framed poster, a must-have for local history enthusiasts and those who remember the day.
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 39.4cm (23.4" x 15.5")
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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The opening of the Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction, was a momentous occasion in Birmingham's transportation history. This iconic print captures the excitement and anticipation that filled the air on May 24th, 1972. As thousands of people gathered to witness this engineering marvel unfold, it became evident that this interchange would forever change the way people traveled through the West Midlands. The intricate web of roads and bridges intertwined like strands of spaghetti, earning its famous nickname. The photograph showcases not only the impressive scale and complexity of Spaghetti Junction but also highlights the bustling crowds who came to witness this historic event. People from all walks of life stood shoulder to shoulder, eagerly awaiting their first glimpse at this modern marvel. This image serves as a reminder of how infrastructure can shape a city's landscape and transform its connectivity. The M6 motorway now seamlessly connected various parts of Birmingham with neighboring towns and cities, facilitating faster travel times for commuters and enhancing economic opportunities for businesses. Decades later, Spaghetti Junction remains an enduring symbol of Birmingham's progress and innovation in transport infrastructure. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity and serves as a constant reminder that even seemingly impossible challenges can be overcome with vision and determination.
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