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Photographic Print : 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
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with this captivating photograph from the archives, featuring the Dried out Edgbaston Reservoir in Birmingham during the intense summer heatwave of 1976. Witness the stark contrast of the usually bustling body of water transformed into a parched landscape, as documented by Mirrorpix from Memory Lane Prints on the 9th of August, 1976. Bring a piece of history into your home with this evocative and intriguing vintage print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.5cm x 27.9cm (7.3" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11")
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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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