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Bournemouth Beach JLP01_08_046387
Filename: jlp01_08_046387.jpg
Size: 5238 x 5268 (5.5MB)
Date: 6th October 2021
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. John Laing Photographic Collection
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Bournemouth Beach JLP01_08_046387
BOURNEMOUTH. A young child on the beach with her legs buried in the sand, taken during a Laing staff outing to Bournemouth.
This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 23838222
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Beach Childhood Coastal Day Trip Family Life Leisure Play Recreation Seaside
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Capturing the essence of carefree childhood, this vintage print showcases a young child enjoying a blissful day at Bournemouth Beach. With her legs buried in the soft sand, she exudes pure joy and innocence as she immerses herself in the coastal wonders. Taken during a Laing staff outing to Bournemouth in the 1950s, this image beautifully encapsulates family life and leisure activities of that era. The Breaking New Ground Project, in collaboration with the John Laing Charitable Trust, catalogued this photograph as part of their initiative to preserve and celebrate our rich cultural heritage. It serves as a nostalgic reminder of simpler times when families would embark on delightful day trips to seaside destinations. The idyllic scene depicts not only the child's playful interaction with nature but also highlights how beaches have always been spaces for recreation and relaxation. The vast expanse of golden sand stretching out into the horizon symbolizes endless possibilities for exploration and adventure. As we gaze upon this snapshot from yesteryears, it evokes feelings of warmth and nostalgia while reminding us to cherish those precious moments spent by the coast. A testament to timeless joys found within simple pleasures, this photograph is an enduring tribute to childhood memories etched forever in time.
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