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Model yacht club MCF01_02_0084
Filename: mcf01_02_0084.jpg
Size: 5342 x 4042 (4.3MB)
Date: 14th October 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: His toric England Archive
Source: His toric England Archive
Owner URL: https ://images .his toricenglands ervices .org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England Archive
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Model yacht club MCF01_02_0084
KENSINGTON GARDENS, ROUND POND, KENSINGTON, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON. Children with their model yachts at Round Pond on Whit Monday.
There has been a model yacht club at Round pound since 1876
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Media ID 26935119
© Historic England Archive
1900s Childhood Pond Sport And Recreation Bank Holiday Children Playing Model Boats Social History
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, captured by Katherine MacFee, transports us back to the early 1900s in Kensington Gardens, Greater London. The image showcases a delightful scene at Round Pond on Whit Monday - a bank holiday filled with joy and excitement for children of that era. In the foreground, we see a group of children eagerly engaged in their favorite pastime - sailing model yachts. With sheer enthusiasm and concentration etched on their faces, these young sailors proudly navigate their boats across the tranquil waters of Round Pond. Their playful interactions with each other reflect the carefree spirit of childhood. The significance of this moment is not lost upon us as we learn that there has been a model yacht club at Round Pond since 1876. This timeless tradition continues to bring together generations of enthusiasts who share an unwavering passion for model boats. Beyond its recreational aspect, this photograph also provides valuable insight into social history. It offers a glimpse into how children spent their leisure time during this period - engaging in outdoor activities that fostered creativity and camaraderie. Katherine MacFee's skillful composition captures both the innocence and energy exuded by these young sailors against the backdrop of Kensington Gardens' natural beauty. This print serves as a poignant reminder of simpler times when imagination thrived amidst nature's embrace.
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