A very jolly group playing with a huge ball on the beach
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A very jolly group playing with a huge ball on the beach
A wonderful photograph of a very jolly group (possibly one large extended family) playing with a huge ball on the beach - note the variety of magnificent beachwear on show!! Encapsulating the joy of the British seaside holiday in one image... Date: circa 1930
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Media ID 14258418
© Grenville Collins Postcard Collection / Tom Gillmor / Mary Evans
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EDITORS COMMENTS
A delightful snapshot of joviality and happiness, this photograph captures the essence of a British seaside holiday in the 1930s. A large and extended family, dressed in their finest beachwear, comes together on the sandy shore to play with an oversized inflatable ball. The image is filled with laughter and joy as the group engages in various playful activities - some kick the ball back and forth, others dance in a conga line around it, and still, others simply bask in the sun, their legs stretched out in the warm sand. The vibrant colors and patterns of their bathing costumes add to the overall charm of the scene, with striped gowns and swimming trunks aplenty. The women don elegant, high-waisted swimming costumes adorned with intricate floral designs, while the men don matching striped trunks and straw hats. The joy and excitement on their faces are a testament to the simple pleasures of a day at the beach, a tradition that continues to be cherished by generations. This photograph, taken circa 1930, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of carefree fun and happiness. The large ball, a symbol of unity and togetherness, brings everyone together in a moment of pure jollity, a reminder of the enduring power of family and the joy of a day at the beach.
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