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A new baby a089549
Filename: aa089549.jpg
Size: 4342 x 4358 (9.9MB)
Date: 10th October 2017
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England Archive
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A new baby a089549
Thaxted, Essex. Looking down at a group of women cooing at a baby in a pram as a man looks on. Photographed by John Gay in the late 1950s
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Media ID 13905565
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This photo print, captured by the talented lens of John Gay in the late 1950s, transports us back to a simpler time in Thaxted, Essex. The scene unfolds with an air of tenderness and joy as we find ourselves looking down upon a group of women gathered around a pram containing a precious bundle of new life. Their faces are filled with adoration as they coo and fuss over this tiny miracle. In the background stands a man, presumably the proud father, observing this heartwarming sight with affectionate eyes. His presence exudes both protectiveness and admiration for his growing family. It is evident that he too is captivated by this beautiful moment unfolding before him. The photograph encapsulates the essence of parenthood - pure love, wonderment, and unity. It serves as a timeless reminder that regardless of era or location, the arrival of a new baby has always been cherished as one of life's most extraordinary blessings. John Gay's skillful composition captures not only the physical beauty but also the emotional depth within this snapshot from history. As we gaze upon it today, we cannot help but be moved by its authenticity and universal resonance.
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