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Lunch-hour traffic in Victoria Terrace, Leamington, was disrupted when a lorry loaded
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Lunch-hour traffic in Victoria Terrace, Leamington, was disrupted when a lorry loaded
Lunch-hour traffic in Victoria Terrace, Leamington, was disrupted when a lorry loaded with empty milkbottles shed part of its load creating a considerable traffic hazard.
15th February 1969
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Leamington
England
Media ID 21385627
© Mirrorpix
Bottles Broom Glass Leamington Spa Lorry Milkman Queues Shops Traffic Jam
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to the bustling streets of Victoria Terrace in Leamington Spa during the lunch hour on February 15th, 1969. The otherwise ordinary day was abruptly disrupted when a lorry, heavily loaded with empty milk bottles, experienced an unexpected mishap. As fate would have it, part of its cargo spilled onto the road, creating a significant traffic hazard that brought lunch-hour traffic to a standstill. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness the chaos that ensued as queues of frustrated drivers found themselves trapped amidst the scattered glass bottles and crates. The scene is reminiscent of a puzzle waiting to be solved – broken shards glistening under the midday sun while shopkeepers peer out from their storefronts with curiosity and concern. The image captures not only the inconvenience caused by this unusual incident but also showcases everyday life in 1960s Leamington Spa. A milkman's lorry serves as a reminder of simpler times when door-to-door deliveries were commonplace. In contrast to today's modern conveniences, this photograph transports us back to an era where brooms were wielded instead of street sweepers. As we gaze upon this historical moment captured by Mirrorpix, let us reflect on how even minor disruptions can leave lasting impressions on our memories and remind us of how far we've come since those days filled with quaint charm and unexpected surprises.
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