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Severn Bridge - Cars queue to use the Aust Severn ferry with the Severn Bridge towering
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Severn Bridge - Cars queue to use the Aust Severn ferry with the Severn Bridge towering
Severn Bridge - Cars queue to use the Aust Severn ferry with the Severn Bridge towering in the background. The ferry will be no more once the bridge is completed - 10th Sept 1964
Western Mail Archive
Western Mail and Echo Copyright
Media ID 21544036
© Mirrorpix
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This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to the 1960s, capturing a significant moment in transportation history. The image showcases the iconic Severn Bridge towering majestically in the background, while cars patiently queue up to use the Aust Severn ferry. Little did they know that this scene would soon become a thing of the past. The photograph perfectly encapsulates an era when river transport played a vital role in connecting communities and facilitating travel across the River Severn. As we observe the long line of vehicles waiting for their turn on the ferry, one cannot help but appreciate how this mode of transport was about to be rendered obsolete with the completion of the bridge. On September 10th, 1964, as construction neared its end, this snapshot symbolized both nostalgia and progress. It marked a turning point where traditional methods gave way to modern engineering marvels. The impending disappearance of this beloved ferry service left many locals feeling bittersweet - bidding farewell to an old friend while embracing newfound convenience. Western Mail and Echo Copyright have preserved this remarkable moment through their lens, allowing us today to reflect on how far we've come in terms of transportation infrastructure. This print serves as a reminder that progress often comes at a cost but also brings new opportunities for growth and development. As we admire this historical image, let's take a moment to appreciate our ability to traverse great distances effortlessly thanks to advancements like bridges – forever changing landscapes and shaping our world into what it is today.
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