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Cricket on the beach JLP01_08_001074
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Cricket on the beach JLP01_08_001074
MINEHEAD, WEST SOMERSET. A group of people playing cricket on the beach, with a young boy as batsman, during a Laing staff outing to Minehead.
This 1949 outing was for Laing staff in the South-West area. This included contracts in Bristol, Boscombe Down, Swindon, Cirencester and Gloucestershir
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1940s Childhood Cricket Day Trip Family Life Laing Spirit People Recreation Seaside Sport
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Childhood memories and the Laing spirit come alive in this print captured by A© Historic England Archive. Step back in time to a sunny day in 1949, where a group of people are enjoying a delightful game of cricket on the picturesque beach of Minehead, West Somerset. In the forefront stands a young boy, full of enthusiasm and determination, ready to take on the role of batsman. His eager eyes reflect the joy and excitement that can only be found during carefree days spent with family and friends. Surrounding him are fellow Laing staff members, united not only by their profession but also by their shared love for sport and recreation. This snapshot offers us a glimpse into an era when simple pleasures were cherished amidst bustling work schedules. The South-West area was abuzz with Laing contracts in various towns such as Bristol, Boscombe Down, Swindon, Cirencester, and Gloucestershire. Yet amidst these busy projects, moments like this day trip to Minehead provided much-needed respite for hardworking individuals. The image exudes nostalgia for seaside adventures filled with laughter and camaraderie. It serves as a reminder that even in times gone by, people sought solace in nature's embrace while engaging in beloved pastimes like cricket. Let this print transport you back to an era where family life intertwined seamlessly with leisurely pursuits – where cricket on the beach symbolized pure bliss.
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