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The great smog blanket - mixture of smoke and fog that is said to be costing £2, 000
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The great smog blanket - mixture of smoke and fog that is said to be costing £2, 000
The great smog blanket - mixture of smoke and fog that is said to be costing £ 2, 000, 000 a day - thickened last night to what was described as the blackout of London for twenty-five years, possibly the worst ever. Pictured, Boadicea statue at Westminster. 8th December 1952
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1952 Foggy Horse Pollution Smog Statue Westminster Bridge
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This print captures the haunting aftermath of the infamous Great Smog of London in 1952. The image showcases the iconic Boadicea statue at Westminster, shrouded in a thick blanket of smoke and fog that engulfed the city. The great smog, a deadly mixture of smoke and fog, is said to have cost an astonishing £2 million per day during its peak. This particular night was described as the "blackout of London for twenty-five years" making it possibly one of the worst episodes ever recorded. The long exposure used to capture this image intensifies the eerie atmosphere created by this natural disaster turned environmental catastrophe. Men can be seen navigating through the dense smog, their silhouettes barely visible against the backdrop of pollution. The horse-drawn carriage adds a sense of nostalgia to this scene from a bygone era, reminding us how drastically our world has changed since then. It serves as a stark reminder of how air quality and weather patterns were once intertwined in ways that posed serious threats to public health. As we reflect on this historical moment captured within these frames, let us remember not only its devastating impact but also use it as motivation to continue striving for cleaner air and sustainable practices today.
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