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The old iron drinking fountain at the entrance to Cardiff Docks doesn
The old iron drinking fountain at the entrance to Cardiff Docks doesn t work work any longer, but it still draws the local youngsters who adapt it for one of their games. Left to right, 14 year old Akbar Hassin, 13 year old Peter Scott and 7 year old Paul Santos.
December 1969
Western Mail and Echo
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Wales
GL*3664236
Media ID 21545550
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Childhood Memories - Where Imagination Meets History
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. In this snapshot from December 1969, we are transported back to the vibrant streets of Cardiff Docks. Standing proudly at the entrance, an old iron drinking fountain takes center stage. Though its once life-giving waters no longer flow, it continues to serve a different purpose - as a playground for local youngsters. Gathered around this relic of the past are three friends, their faces adorned with smiles that reflect pure joy and innocence. Akbar Hassin, aged 14, Peter Scott at 13 years old, and little Paul Santos who is only 7 years young; together they have transformed this forgotten structure into their own realm of imagination. As if guided by some unwritten rulebook of childhood games, these boys have unlocked endless possibilities within those rusted bars. Their laughter fills the air as they invent new rules and create stories that intertwine with both history and fantasy. This heartwarming scene captures the essence of carefree days spent outdoors in Wales during the swinging sixties. Against a backdrop of architectural wonders that line Cardiff's docks, these children remind us all to cherish our youth and embrace every opportunity for playfulness. Preserved through time in this treasured print from Memory Lane Prints courtesy of Western Mail and Echo newspaper – let it be a reminder that even when objects lose their original function, they can still hold immense value in creating lasting memories for generations to come.
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