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Corner shop Stoke
A man wearing an overcoat walks past two children and a newsagents corner shop in a rundown area of Stoke on Trent Date: 1987
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Adult Childhood Corner Eighties Hours Kids Newsagent Potteries Staffordshire Stoke Stoke On Trent Trent Rundown
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1. Title: "A Moment of Childhood: A Man in an Overcoat Passes by the Corner Shop, Stoke-on-Trent, 1987" 2. Description: This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a moment of everyday life in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, during the 1980s. The image shows a man in an overcoat, his face obscured by the brim of his hat, as he walks past two children playing on the pavement in front of a rundown corner shop. The children, bundled up against the cold, appear engrossed in their play, oblivious to the passing adult. The shop, with its open door and flickering neon sign, beckons, suggesting that the man may be on an errand. The scene is one of simple, unpretentious charm, a snapshot of a bygone era. 3. Keywords: street photography, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Potteries, childhood, play, corner shop, open hours, children, kids, adult, newsagent, paper, rundown, 1980s, 80s, eighties. 4. Background: The photograph was taken in 1987, a time when the industrial heartland of Stoke-on-Trent was in decline. The Potteries, as the city was once known for its pottery industry, was struggling to adapt to changing economic conditions. The corner shop, a common feature of urban life in the UK, served as a vital community hub, providing essential goods and services to local residents. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of a community, where children could still play in the streets, and adults went about their business, undisturbed by the passage of time. 5. Technical Information: This photograph is a black-and-white print, measuring approximately 8 x 10 inches. The image has been carefully preserved, and the contrast and tone have been expertly balanced to bring out the rich details of the scene. The photograph is available for purchase as a print or digital download, making it an excellent addition to any collection of street photography or social history.
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