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Child riding a seaside donkey
Child riding a seaside donkey (called Charlie ), who looks totally bored with his lot... Date: circa 1930s
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Aug17 Candid Charlie Donkey Holidaymaker Ride Rides Sand Sands Tradition
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1. Title: "A Bored Seaside Donkey Ride: A Timeless Tradition of the 1930s British Coast" In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a young girl named Charlie, dressed in a simple summer dress and sandals, sits listlessly atop a donkey named Charlie at the seaside. The beach, bustling with holidaymakers, stretches out behind them, the golden sands dotted with colorful umbrellas and sunbathers. The atmosphere is one of carefree relaxation, yet Charlie's expression betrays a sense of ennui. The 1930s, a time of economic hardship and social change, saw the British working class flock to the coast for affordable holidays. Donkey rides, a traditional seaside attraction, offered a simple pleasure for children and a source of income for donkey owners. This candid image captures the essence of a moment in time, a fleeting instant of boredom amidst the excitement and joy of a seaside holiday. The donkey, Charlie, seems equally uninterested in the proceedings, his ears drooping and his eyes half-closed. The scene is one of nostalgia and longing, a reminder of simpler times when the pleasures of a seaside holiday were found in the simple things: a donkey ride, a bucket and spade, and the sound of the waves crashing on the shore. This photograph, taken circa 1930s, is a poignant snapshot of a bygone era, a testament to the enduring traditions and memories of the British seaside holiday. It invites us to reflect on the passage of time and the simple joys that continue to define our experiences, even as the world around us changes.
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