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Children skipping in a street, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Children skipping in a street, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Children skipping in a street in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: 1969
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© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
1969 Activities Activity Belfast Roadway Rope Skip Skipping Terrace Terraced
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment of innocent joy and carefree childhood in the streets of Belfast, Northern Ireland during the 1960s. The image, dated 1969, depicts a group of children skillfully skipping in unison on the wet pavement, their ropes forming perfect arcs as they leap into the air. The terraced houses in the background, with their peeling paint and small gardens, add to the sense of community and familiarity. The children, dressed in simple clothing, seem oblivious to the world around them as they focus intently on their skipping activity. The roadway, with its worn-out asphalt and puddles, is a reminder of the everyday realities of life in the city during that era. Despite the challenges and complexities of the time, this photograph beautifully encapsulates the spirit of play and camaraderie among children, a universal experience that transcends time and place.
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