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Children in yard, Warwick a48_02779
Filename: aa48_02779.jpg
Size: 5014 x 3759 (9.3MB)
Date: 27th March 2019
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Images
Job Title: Photographer
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Children in yard, Warwick a48_02779
Children posing for the photographer in the yard behind terraced housing on Bowling Green Street, Warwick, Warwickshire. Washing on the line. Photographed by G B Mason, 1946
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This evocative photograph, taken by G B Mason in 1946, captures a moment of simple joy and innocence in the lives of children growing up in Warwick, Warwickshire during the post-war era. The image was captured in the yard behind terraced housing on Bowling Green Street, where the youngsters have gathered for a playful photo session. The children, dressed in clothing typical of the time, pose enthusiastically for the camera, some peeking out from behind the washing that hangs on the line, while others strike playful poses. The scene is one of tranquility and community, with the children's laughter and playful banter no doubt echoing through the quiet residential street. The washing on the line, a common sight in the era before modern appliances, adds a sense of routine and daily life to the image. Despite the passage of time, this photograph transports us back to a simpler era, where children could find joy in the simplest of things and community could be found in the most unexpected places. It serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and spirit of generations past, and the enduring power of a single moment captured in time.
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