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Filename: jlp01_08_046458.jpg
Size: 5148 x 5152 (5.0MB)
Date: 15th February 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Joh
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Source: Historic England Archive
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Cart ride JLP01_08_046458
Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. A man with two girls in a horse-drawn cart on the promenade at Gorleston-on-Sea, during a day trip to Great Yarmouth for Laing staff and families.
In 1947, after a seven year break, Laing had resurrected their Area Outings for staff and their families, with trips taking place in May and June. Twelve outings were arranged to take place in the early summer of 1956. This outing was for Laing employees from the eastern counties of England, including Kings Lynn, Thurleigh, Welwyn, Hatfield, Stanstead, Waltham Abbey, Chelmsford, Stevenage, and Harlow. A similar photograph was published in the July 1956 edition of Team Spirit, the Laing employee newsletter
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Animals Childhood Day Trip Laing Spirit People Recreation Seaside Pony Promenade Waving
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This charming print captures a delightful moment from the past. Taken in Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, it showcases a man with two young girls enjoying a horse-drawn cart ride along the promenade. The year was 1956, and this outing was organized by Laing for their staff and families. After a seven-year hiatus, Laing had resurrected their Area Outings program to provide an opportunity for employees to relax and have fun with their loved ones. This particular trip catered to Laing employees from various eastern counties of England. The image exudes pure joy as the three passengers wave happily at the camera. The children's faces are filled with excitement and wonder while the man behind them wears a content smile. The pony pulling the carriage adds an element of nostalgia to this idyllic scene. Published in Team Spirit, the employee newsletter of Laing, this photograph perfectly encapsulates the spirit of camaraderie and enjoyment that characterized these outings. It serves as a reminder of simpler times when day trips like these were cherished moments shared among colleagues turned friends. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we can't help but be transported back to our own childhood memories of carefree adventures by the seaside - where laughter echoed through sunny days spent exploring new horizons together.
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