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Bicycles a082787
Filename: aa082787.jpg
Size: 4300 x 4385 (7.0MB)
Date: 21st January 2009
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Photographer
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Bicycles a082787
Two bicycles propped against a stone wall in Somerset. Photographed by John Gay during the 1950s
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Media ID 1379016
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, titled "Bicycles a082787," captures a moment of simple tranquility in rural England during the 1950s. Taken by renowned photographer John Gay, the image features two bicycles casually leaned against a weathered stone wall. The wall, covered in moss and lichen, stands as a testament to the passage of time, while the bicycles, with their worn tires and rusted chains, suggest a journey recently completed. The scene is quintessentially English, with the rolling hills and verdant greenery stretching out in the background. The absence of people in the image adds to the sense of stillness and serenity, inviting the viewer to imagine the quiet moments of rural life. The photograph is a beautiful reminder of a bygone era, when life moved at a slower pace and the simple pleasures of nature and the great outdoors were cherished. John Gay's masterful use of light and shadow adds depth and texture to the image, making it a timeless treasure in the annals of English photography.
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