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Hundreds of old beer crates float in the disused quarry pond near Wenvoe
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Hundreds of old beer crates float in the disused quarry pond near Wenvoe
Hundreds of old beer crates float in the disused quarry pond near Wenvoe, where they are being dumped in a bid to dispose of them and fill in the quarry. Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. June 1969
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Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Wenvoe
Wales
Media ID 21761252
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Beer Crates Vale Of Glamorgan Village Welsh Wenvoe 1969 Obsolete
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Timeless Remnants - A Surreal Sight from the Past
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. In this photo print, we are transported back to June 1969 in the picturesque village of Wenvoe, nestled within the Vale of Glamorgan in Wales. The image captures a truly surreal scene as hundreds of old beer crates float gracefully upon the disused quarry pond near Whitehall Quarries. Once essential vessels for transporting and storing amber nectar, these now obsolete beer crates have found an unexpected purpose. In a bold attempt to dispose of them and simultaneously fill in the abandoned quarry, they have been ingeniously repurposed as buoyant building blocks. The composition is both mesmerizing and thought-provoking; each crate seemingly suspended on the tranquil water's surface like tiny islands adrift. As sunlight dances upon their weathered surfaces, it creates an ethereal glow that adds to their mystique. This photograph not only serves as a visual time capsule but also prompts reflection on our relationship with material possessions and nature's resilience. It reminds us that even objects once deemed invaluable can find new life when imagination meets necessity. As we gaze at this extraordinary sight frozen in time, let us appreciate how history intertwines with innovation – transforming what was once ordinary into something extraordinary.
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