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Electricians checking the lights in one of the 114ft floodlight towers at St Andrews
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Electricians checking the lights in one of the 114ft floodlight towers at St Andrews
Electricians checking the lights in one of the 114ft floodlight towers at St Andrews, home ground of Birmingham City Football club, 5th February 1957
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
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Birmingham
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21664745
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In this photo print, taken on the 5th of February 1957, we are transported back to a moment in time at St Andrews, the home ground of Birmingham City Football Club. Towering above the pitch stands one of the impressive floodlight towers that illuminated the stadium during night matches. Two dedicated electricians can be seen diligently checking the lights, ensuring they are in perfect working order for an upcoming game. This image captures not only a scene from football history but also showcases the innovation and technology of its time. In an era when floodlights were still relatively new to sporting arenas, these towering structures represented a breakthrough in illuminating large outdoor spaces for evening events. The dedication and skill displayed by these workers highlight their crucial role in providing spectators with optimal visibility during matches under artificial lighting. The photograph evokes a sense of nostalgia as it transports us back to an era where sports stadiums were transformed by advancements in technology. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come since then, with modern-day stadiums now boasting state-of-the-art lighting systems that enhance both player performance and spectator experience. Thanks to Mirrorpix's Memory Lane Prints collection, we are able to relive this significant moment in football history while appreciating the hard work and ingenuity behind such remarkable feats of engineering.
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