Youngsters in Fancy Dress at a summer fair in Eccles
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Youngsters in Fancy Dress at a summer fair in Eccles
Youngsters in Fancy Dress at a summer fair in Eccles. Date: circa 1980
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© Martin ONeill / Mary Evans Picture Library
1980 Eccles Eighties Everyday Fancy Martin Youngsters
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the essence of a summer day in Eccles, a working-class town in the North of England, during the 1980s. The scene unfolds at a local summer fair, where youngsters don their finest fancy dress costumes, eager to join in the festivities. The vibrant colors and playful expressions of the children contrast sharply with the drab and utilitarian backdrop of the urban environment. The photograph, taken circa 1980, offers a glimpse into the social fabric of the time. The youngsters, dressed as clowns, fairies, and superheroes, revel in their moment of joy and freedom, oblivious to the daily grind of working-class life. The image encapsulates the spirit of community and camaraderie that defined summer fairs in Eccles and similar towns during that era. Martin Street, the photographer, masterfully captures the everyday life of the people of Eccles, providing an authentic and poignant portrayal of the region's social history. The photograph serves as a reminder of the simple pleasures and joys that can be found in the most unexpected places, even amidst the challenges and hardships of working-class life in the 1980s.
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