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Buses climb the steep hill from Woodside ferry terminal
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Buses climb the steep hill from Woodside ferry terminal
Buses climb the steep hill from Woodside ferry terminal, Birkenhead at the beginning of the evening rush period as the clock on the Liver Building across the River Mersey on the Liverpool waterfront chimes five o clock.
21st October 1961
Liverpool Echo
Mirrorpix
Liverpool
England
Media ID 21805771
© Mirrorpix
1961 Road Rush Hour Traffic Vehicles
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This print takes us back to the bustling streets of Birkenhead in the 1960s. As the evening rush period begins, buses can be seen valiantly climbing up a steep hill from Woodside ferry terminal. The energy and anticipation in the air are palpable as commuters eagerly make their way home after a long day's work. The iconic Liver Building across the River Mersey serves as a majestic backdrop, its clock chiming five o'clock, marking the official start of this frenetic rush hour. The sight is truly mesmerizing; it encapsulates an era when public transportation was at its peak and cars filled every inch of available space on the road. This snapshot perfectly captures a typical street scene from that time – vehicles of all shapes and sizes jostling for position amidst honking horns and animated conversations between passengers. It transports us to an era where traffic congestion was just as prevalent as it is today but with a distinct charm that only vintage photographs can evoke. As we gaze upon this image, we cannot help but marvel at how much has changed since then – both in terms of urban development and advancements in transportation technology. Yet, there is also something comforting about seeing familiar scenes unfold before our eyes, reminding us that despite progress, some things remain timeless. Memory Lane Prints has once again allowed us to step into history through their remarkable collection, preserving moments like these for generations to come.
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