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Jigsaw Puzzle : Dried out Edgbaston reservoir in Birmingham during the summer heatwave of 1976
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Dried out Edgbaston reservoir in Birmingham during the summer heatwave of 1976
Dried out Edgbaston reservoir in Birmingham during the summer heatwave of 1976.
9th August 1976
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
England
BPM 3451
Media ID 21667685
© Mirrorpix
Jigsaw Puzzle (1014 Pieces)
Step back in time with our vintage jigsaw puzzle from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the iconic image of Edgbaston Reservoir in Birmingham during the scorching summer heatwave of 1976. This intriguing puzzle, brought to you by Mirrorpix from Memory Lane Prints, invites you to immerse yourself in the history and nostalgia of a bygone era. Assemble the 500+ pieces to reveal the desiccated reservoir, surrounded by parched land, and transport yourself back to the sizzling summer of 1976. A captivating challenge for puzzle enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Made in the USA, 1014-piece puzzles measure 20" x 30" (50.8 x 76.2 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76cm (20" x 29.9")
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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This print takes us back to the scorching summer of 1976, when a relentless heatwave gripped the city of Birmingham. The image showcases the once vibrant Edgbaston reservoir, now transformed into an eerie and desolate landscape due to severe drought conditions. As temperatures soared, water levels plummeted, leaving behind cracked mud and barren shores. The photograph perfectly captures the intensity of this historic heatwave. The sun's rays beat down mercilessly on the parched earth, creating a hazy atmosphere that seems almost surreal. It serves as a stark reminder of nature's power and its ability to shape our environment. Looking at this snapshot from Memory Lane Prints transports us back in time, allowing us to witness firsthand how extreme weather events can impact our surroundings. It prompts reflection on climate change and its potential consequences for future generations. Intriguingly framed within the context of 1970s Britain, this image also offers glimpses into life during that era – bell-bottom trousers, vintage cars parked nearby – reminding us that history is not just about monumental events but also about everyday experiences affected by extraordinary circumstances. Overall, this evocative print encapsulates both the beauty and vulnerability of nature while serving as a poignant reminder of one particular chapter in Birmingham's past – a time when Mother Nature unleashed her fiery wrath upon Edgbaston reservoir during that unforgettable summer heatwave in 1976.
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