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Hula hooping JLP01_08_053753
Filename: jlp01_08_053753.jpg
Size: 5286 x 5325 (7.2MB)
Date: 15th February 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© 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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Hula hooping JLP01_08_053753
Goodwyn Hall, Mill Hill, Barnet, Greater London. A crowd of people watching men and women hula hooping at a New Year Party.
This New Year Party was held at Goodwyn Hall in Mill Hill and was for members of Laings Sports Club along with their wives and friends. The popularity of Hula Hooping, demonstrated in the photograph, took off in the late 1950s
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Media ID 24353473
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1950s Clubhouse Laing Spirit People Recreation Crazes Fads Party Games Twirling
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This print captures a moment of pure joy and excitement at a New Year Party held in the 1950s. In the heart of Greater London, inside Goodwyn Hall in Mill Hill, an enthusiastic crowd gathers to witness men and women showcasing their hula hooping skills. The image reflects the vibrant atmosphere of this event organized for members of Laings Sports Club, accompanied by their wives and friends. The spirit of camaraderie is palpable as everyone comes together to celebrate the arrival of a new year. Hula hooping, depicted here with great enthusiasm, was one of the many crazes that swept through society during this era. As party games took center stage, people embraced these fads wholeheartedly. The photograph perfectly encapsulates the carefree nature and sense of fun that defined this period. The twirling motion captured in this snapshot symbolizes not only physical recreation but also embodies the spirit of Laing's Sports Club itself - energetic, lively, and full of life. As we gaze upon this timeless image from Historic England Archive, it serves as a reminder that sometimes it's those simple moments shared with others that leave lasting impressions on our hearts.
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