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The first parking meter in England. The first parking meters are introduced in
The first parking meter in England.
The first parking meters are introduced in Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, London on 10th July 1958.
A lady pays her parking fee.
The scheme was an experiment to start with. Sixpence in the metre allowed parking for one hour. A shilling in the metre for two hours, after which the vehicle must be moved and not returned to anywhere in that parking vicinity for over an hour.
Picture taken on the first day of the parking meter, 10th July 1958
Heanley
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
K4199
Media ID 21818271
© Mirrorpix
1958 Charge Civil Mayfair Motoring Parking Penalty Traffic Vehicle
Stepping into the future of parking - The first parking meter in England
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print takes us back to a significant moment in history - the introduction of the very first parking meters in England. On a sunny day, precisely on July 10th, 1958, Grosvenor Square in Mayfair, London witnessed an experimental scheme that would revolutionize urban mobility forever. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see a poised lady gracefully paying her parking fee at the newly installed meter. A simple sixpence granted one hour of convenient parking while double that amount offered two hours before relocation became necessary. It was an innovative solution to tackle traffic congestion and ensure fair use of limited space. The atmosphere surrounding this pioneering initiative is palpable as curious onlookers observe with intrigue and anticipation. This photograph serves as a testament to how society adapts and evolves over time, embracing new technologies and systems for improved efficiency. As we delve into this image from Memory Lane Prints, it becomes evident that what started as an experiment has now become an indispensable part of our daily lives. Parking meters have since become ubiquitous across cities worldwide, serving as guardians of order amidst bustling streets. Let us cherish this remarkable milestone captured by Heanley's lens - a symbol of progress and ingenuity that continues to shape our modern world today.
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