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Churchgoer, Regent, Sierra Leone
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Churchgoer, Regent, Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone, Regent Village, near Freetown, St Charles Church. Woman holding bible looks out of church door during Sunday morning service Date: circa 1982
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© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library
1982 Best Bonnet Eighties Freetown Hymn Leone Prayer Praying Regent Sierra Sunday Worship Worshipping
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In this evocative photograph taken in the late 1980s, a churchgoer named Agnes stands outside St. Charles Church in Regent Village, near Freetown, Sierra Leone, during a Sunday morning service. The image captures a moment of quiet reflection and deep spiritual connection as Agnes gazes out into the vibrant community life unfolding around her. Dressed in traditional West African attire, Agnes wears a colorful headscarf and a simple, yet elegant, white blouse and skirt. In her hands, she cradles a well-worn Bible, its pages dog-eared and worn from years of use. Her expression is one of peaceful contemplation, her eyes closed as if in prayer or deep thought. The scene outside the church doors is bustling with activity. Children play and laugh, their joyful sounds mingling with the melodic strains of hymns drifting from the open church windows. Elderly villagers sit on benches, their faces etched with the lines of time and wisdom. The warm sunlight filters through the trees, casting dappled patterns on the cobblestone streets. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of life in Regent Village during the 1980s. It is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of faith and the importance of community, even in the face of life's challenges. Agnes's serene presence serves as a testament to the resilience and deep spirituality of the people of Sierra Leone.
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