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Hippies in a field at Woburn Park
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Hippies in a field at Woburn Park
A group of hippy men and women in a field at a Love-In at Woburn Park, Bedfordshire. Date: August 1967
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1967 Bedfordshire Flowered Hippies Hippy Shirt Shirts Swinging Woburn
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of the 1960s counterculture movement in Britain, as a group of hippies gather for a Love-In at Woburn Park in August 1967. The scene is set in a lush, green field, where men and women, dressed in hippie attire, come together in a celebration of peace, love, and unity. The hippies, with their long hair, flowered shirts, and colorful costumes, embody the free-spirited and carefree ethos of the era. The Love-Ins were a series of mass gatherings that took place throughout the 1960s, inspired by the American counterculture movement. These events were characterized by communal activities, music, and a rejection of traditional social norms. The Love-In at Woburn Park was one of the most significant events of its kind in the UK, attracting hundreds of young people from across the country. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a pivotal moment in 20th-century social history, when the values of peace, love, and individual freedom began to challenge the established order. The image of the hippies in the field, with the sun setting in the background, is a powerful symbol of the ideals and aspirations of a generation that sought to change the world.
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