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Stable hands, Marine Hotel Stables, Walton-on-the-Naze
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Stable hands, Marine Hotel Stables, Walton-on-the-Naze
A group of six grooms with a pony and a small child pictured in the stables of The Marine Hotel in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, where guests horses were looked after during their stay.
circa 1890
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A Moment of Serenity at the Marine Hotel Stables, Walton-on-Naze, Essex, circa 1890 This evocative photograph captures a tranquil scene in the stables of The Marine Hotel in Walton-on-Naze, Essex. The year is circa 1890, and the image presents a group of six stable hands, dressed in shirt sleeves, braces, and flat caps, as they attend to their charges. In the foreground, a small child, dressed in a Victorian-era outfit, stands near a pony, watching intently as one of the grooms brushes the animal. The stable yard is filled with the sounds of horses' hooves on the cobblestones and the soft swish of brushes against their coats. The Marine Hotel, a popular seaside resort during the late 1800s, offered its guests the opportunity to bring their horses with them, ensuring a convenient and luxurious experience. The stable hands, who were members of the hotel's staff, were responsible for the care and well-being of these animals. The grooms in this photograph exude a sense of pride and dedication as they tend to their horses, their focus on their work a testament to their professionalism. The scene is further enhanced by the use of natural light streaming in through the stable windows, casting a warm glow over the group. The simple yet effective composition, with the grooms arranged in a semi-circle around the child and pony, creates a sense of unity and camaraderie. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the daily life of a Victorian-era seaside resort and the important role that horses and their caretakers played in the experience of guests at The Marine Hotel.
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