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Walberswick Beach a082343
Filename: aa082343.jpg
Size: 4340 x 4340 (7.3MB)
Date: 24th July 2009
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Photographer
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Walberswick Beach a082343
WALBERSWICK BEACH, Suffolk. Rotted wooden posts in the sea at Walberswick, with figures in the distance. Photographed by John Gay in 1969
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Media ID 1648401
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Beach Coast Leisure People Recreation
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Walberswick Beach, Suffolk: A Timeless Scene of Coastal Leisure by John Gay (1969) This evocative photograph captures the essence of Walberswick Beach in Suffolk, a place where the natural beauty of the coast meets the simple pleasures of recreation. Taken by renowned photographer John Gay in 1969, the image invites us to step back in time and experience a moment of tranquility. The rotting wooden posts in the foreground, submerged in the gentle waves, serve as a reminder of the ever-changing relationship between the land and the sea. Their presence adds a sense of history and nostalgia to the scene, while the figures in the distance, seemingly undisturbed by the passing of time, engage in their leisurely pursuits. The vast expanse of the sea stretches out before us, its calming waters reflecting the sky above. The horizon is a thin, barely perceptible line, blurring the boundaries between land and sea. The beach, dotted with pebbles and shells, is a testament to the power and beauty of nature. The scene is one of simple, unadulterated pleasure. The people on the beach, engrossed in their activities, are a reminder that the connection between humans and the natural world is an enduring one. The photograph invites us to reflect on the importance of cherishing these moments of relaxation and enjoyment, and to appreciate the beauty and tranquility of the natural world around us.
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