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Piano player JLP01_08_087582
Filename: jlp01_08_087582.jpg
Size: 5153 x 5182 (4.1MB)
Date: 20th April 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: © Historic England Archive. Joh
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
© Historic England Archive
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Piano player JLP01_08_087582
WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD. A man playing the piano on a boat named the Windsor Castle, during a trip of Laing Sports Club members on the River Thames near Windsor.
Some photographs from this trip were published in June 1971 in Laings Team Spirit newsletter
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Media ID 24789781
© Historic England Archive
1970s Laing Spirit Music Musician People Flat Cap Overcoat Pianist
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment of pure musical enchantment. The image showcases a talented pianist, identified as JLP01_08_087582, skillfully playing the piano on a boat named the Windsor Castle. This delightful scene took place during a memorable trip organized by the Laing Sports Club members on the picturesque River Thames near Windsor. The photograph exudes an aura of nostalgia, transporting us back to June 1971 when some snapshots from this very excursion were featured in Laings Team Spirit newsletter. The musician is seen wearing a stylish flat cap and overcoat, embodying the essence of 1970s fashion. With his fingers gracefully dancing across the piano keys, this entertainer effortlessly fills the air with beautiful melodies. His passion for music shines through every note he plays, captivating both fellow club members and passersby alike. The composition beautifully juxtaposes man-made elements such as the boat's intricate details against nature's serene backdrop provided by the river. This harmonious blend symbolizes how music has always had an extraordinary ability to unite people from all walks of life. Preserved within Historic England Archive, this remarkable snapshot serves as a testament to not only one man's talent but also to the power of music itself.
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