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Man on houseboat, Auxerre sur Yonne, France
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Man on houseboat, Auxerre sur Yonne, France
A man sits in the sunshine on the deck of his houseboat and reads The Sunday Times newspaper. He is stripped to the waist and wears a straw sun hat. Auxerre sur Yonne, France. In the background is the Abbey and cathedral Date: 1988
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© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library
1988 Auxerre Dunn Eighties Houseboat Philip Relax Yonne
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This photograph, taken in 1988, captures the essence of a tranquil moment in time as a man enjoys a relaxing holiday on a houseboat moored along the picturesque banks of the Yonne River in Auxerre, France. The man, identified as Philip Dunn, sits in the sunshine on the deck, his bare chest glistening with sweat, wearing only a straw sun hat to shield him from the warm rays. In the background, the grandeur of the Abbey and Cathedral of Auxerre stands proudly, its spires reaching towards the sky, adding a sense of history and culture to the scene. The year was 1988, a time when life seemed to move at a slower pace, and the simple pleasures of reading a newspaper on a houseboat while surrounded by the beauty of nature were cherished. The bustling streets of Auxerre, with its charming shops and cafes, could be seen in the distance, but for this man, the peace and serenity of the river were all that mattered. The photograph, taken in the 1980s, transports us back to an era of simpler times, when the world seemed less complicated, and the joys of a holiday could be found in the smallest of moments. This image, by Mary Evans Prints Online, is a reminder of the beauty of the world around us and the importance of taking time to appreciate it.
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