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Ferris wheel JLP01_08_021567
Filename: jlp01_08_021567.jpg
Size: 5187 x 5208 (5.1MB)
Date: 16th March 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: © Historic England Archive. Joh
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
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Ferris wheel JLP01_08_021567
SKEGNESS, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE. A couple riding on a Ferris wheel during a Laing staff trip to Skegness.
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. In 1954, there were seven outings planned to take place over five weeks in May and June. This trip to Skegness was for employees and their families from the Midlands and South Yorkshire
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Media ID 24561545
© Historic England Archive
1950s Amusement Park Laing Spirit Leisure People Recreation Seaside Fairground Rides Ferris Wheel Grinning Wet Weather
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the joyous spirit of a bygone era. In the midst of a bustling amusement park, a couple can be seen riding on a Ferris wheel during a Laing staff trip to Skegness in the 1950s. The image exudes an air of nostalgia as it transports us back to a time when simple pleasures brought immense happiness. The significance of this moment becomes even more apparent when we learn about Laing's Area Outings for their employees and their families. After a seven-year hiatus, these outings were revived in 1947, offering much-needed respite and enjoyment for hardworking staff members. This particular trip to Skegness was organized exclusively for employees and their families from the Midlands and South Yorkshire. Despite potentially inclement weather, with wet conditions evident in the photograph, everyone seems undeterred as they embrace the thrill of fairground rides and leisurely seaside activities. The grinning faces captured in this image reflect pure delight and carefree abandon. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, it serves as a reminder that amidst life's challenges, finding moments of joy is essential. Historic England Archive has beautifully preserved this piece of history – an emblematic representation not just of Laing's commitment to employee well-being but also of an era defined by its sense of community spirit and appreciation for simple pleasures.
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