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Hippy men with face paint at Woburn Park
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Hippy men with face paint at Woburn Park
Close-up of hippy men with face paint at the Love-In at Woburn Park, Bedfordshire. Date: August 1967
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1967 Bedfordshire Hippy Paint Sticker Trendy Woburn Youth
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August 1967: A Close-up of Hippy Men with Face Paint at the Love-In, Woburn Park, Bedfordshire The summer of 1967 was a pivotal moment in British cultural history, as the counterculture movement reached its zenith. This evocative photograph captures the essence of the Love-In held at Woburn Park in Bedfordshire, an event that encapsulated the spirit of freedom, creativity, and communal living that defined the 1960s. In the foreground, two young men proudly display their faces adorned with intricate designs of face paint, a symbol of their affiliation with the hippie movement. Their eyes are closed in a state of blissful trance, as if lost in the music or the moment. The man on the left wears a wide-brimmed hat, while his companion dons a smaller, more traditional hat, both adorned with colorful flower stickers. Their clothing is eclectic and vibrant, reflecting the trend towards individual expression and non-conformity. The Love-In at Woburn Park was one of many similar gatherings that took place throughout the UK during the late 1960s. These events brought together thousands of young people, seeking to escape the rigid social norms of the time and embrace a new way of living. The scene depicted in this photograph is a testament to the power of youth culture to challenge societal expectations and inspire change. This image provides a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, capturing the spirit of the 1960s and the counterculture movement in all its vibrant, colorful glory. It is a poignant reminder of a time when young people came together to celebrate their freedom, creativity, and the power of love and unity.
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