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Push bikes resting against a road sign on village green
Push bikes resting against a sign to Newton, Ashton, Lowton, Croft, Colborne and Wican. Villages near Manchester, England. Date: circa 1900s
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Ashton Bikes Croft Manchester Newton Push Resting Villages Colborne
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This charming photograph captures the serene atmosphere of a quaint English village green in the early 1900s. The scene is set with a picturesque row of push bikes, their metallic frames gleaming in the sunlight, leaning casually against a road sign. The sign, worn with age, bears the names of the nearby villages - Newton, Ashton, Lowton, Croft, Colborne, and Wican. These idyllic communities, nestled in the outskirts of Manchester, England, were likely connected by the rudimentary network of country lanes and dirt tracks that crisscrossed the English countryside at the time. The villagers, perhaps having completed their daily chores or errands, have left their bikes against the signpost as they continue their day. The scene is further enhanced by the presence of a vintage lantern slide, a relic of the past, which adds an intriguing layer of history to the image. The tranquility of the moment is palpable, as the gentle rustle of leaves and the distant sound of birdsong fill the air. This photograph is a beautiful reminder of a simpler time, when life moved at a slower pace and the simple pleasures of rural living were cherished.
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