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Very handy when you are on stilts - football ground walls might as well not be there
Very handy when you are on stilts - football ground walls might as well not be there. Malcolm Parry, 14, of Gorton, Manchester, who is learning stiltwalking, has a look at a match. (They are 10 ft. tall on the stilts). November 1969 Z10937
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Manchester
Greater Manchester
England
Media ID 21597910
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In this print from November 1969, we are transported back to a time of youthful curiosity and boundless imagination. The image captures Malcolm Parry, a fourteen-year-old resident of Gorton, Manchester, who is learning the art of stiltwalking. Standing an impressive ten feet tall on his stilts, Malcolm gazes over the football ground walls with an air of awe and excitement. The juxtaposition between his towering figure and the seemingly insignificant walls highlights the sheer exhilaration that comes with mastering such a unique skill. From this vantage point, it appears as though those barriers might as well not exist at all – giving Malcolm an entirely new perspective on the game unfolding before him. This snapshot perfectly encapsulates both sportsmanship and humor in one frame. As spectators cheer on their favorite teams below, young Malcolm stands amidst them like a circus performer in awe-inspiring attire. His presence adds an element of whimsy to the scene while reminding us that childhood is filled with endless possibilities for fun and adventure. Transporting us back to the vibrant 1960s era, this photograph serves as a delightful reminder of simpler times when children found joy in exploring unconventional hobbies like stiltwalking. It captures a moment frozen in time – one where dreams take flight alongside soaring spirits – leaving us nostalgic for days gone by yet inspired to embrace our own sense of wonderment today.
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