A small boy tired and over excited sitting on the remains of his sand castles crying

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A small boy tired and over excited sitting on the remains of his sand castles crying

A small boy tired and over excited sitting on the remains of his sand castles crying during the May Bank Holiday sunshine whilst his little sister looks on
Clothing Woollen Swimming Costumes
Sun Hat
May 1954

Media ID 21261942

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1954 Crying Guitars Musical Instruments Tears Banjos

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this nostalgic print from May 1954, we are transported back to a simpler time when childhood joys were found in the sand and sunshine. The image captures a small boy, exhausted yet exhilarated, sitting amidst the remnants of his once magnificent sand castles. Overwhelmed by fatigue and excitement, tears stream down his rosy cheeks as he seeks solace on the sandy shore. Beside him stands his little sister, her gaze fixed upon her brother with a mix of curiosity and concern. Both children are dressed in woollen swimming costumes that speak to an era where comfort trumped fashion trends. A sun hat adorns their heads, shielding them from the warm rays of the May Bank Holiday sunshine. The scene is reminiscent of carefree days spent at the beach during summer holidays - a time when banjos and guitars provided melodic background tunes for playful adventures. These musical instruments lie nearby but remain untouched as emotions take center stage. This poignant snapshot encapsulates both joy and vulnerability within childhood memories. It serves as a reminder that even amidst moments of pure bliss, exhaustion can overwhelm us all. As we peer into this captured moment frozen in time, it evokes our own cherished recollections of summers past – filled with laughter, tears, and endless possibilities.

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