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Girls playing in Mary Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Girls playing in Mary Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Girls playing round a lamppost in Mary Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: 1969
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1969 Belfast Childhood Lamp Lamppost Rope Ropes Swing Swinging Terrace Terraced
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of pure joy and innocence as girls of various ages play around a lamppost in the heart of Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 1969. The terraced houses lining Mary Street form a picturesque backdrop to the scene, with their red brick facades and white window frames reflecting the soft light of the lamppost. The girls, dressed in typical 1960s attire, are engrossed in their game, their laughter ringing out through the quiet streets. One girl swings from the lamppost using a length of rope, while another balances on the pavement, her feet tapping in anticipation. The ropes, hanging limply from the lamppost, bear the weight of the girls' playful energy. The photograph transports us back to a simpler time, a time when the joys of childhood could be found in the most ordinary of places, like the corner of a street and a lamppost in Belfast." "The girls' carefree laughter and the gentle glow of the lamppost light create a sense of warmth and nostalgia, inviting us to reflect on our own childhood memories. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of play and the importance of cherishing the simple moments in life. This image, taken in 1969, offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and innocence of a bygone era.
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