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Doing it just like the builders do, a hive of industry going on in the new
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Doing it just like the builders do, a hive of industry going on in the new
Doing it just like the builders do, a hive of industry going on in the new childrens playground opened on the blitz site of St. Lukes Church, Peckham, London. The playground has been opened by the Camberwell Playgrounds Committee, who have spent over i£ 50 fencing the site and providing tools for the kids to use. Each night at 5.30pm when the playground is opened by one of the supervisors, the children clamour to be first so that they can have their favourite tool. A bucket of cement is handed out and with sand from the play pit and bricks from the site, the work in progress commences. Some of the boys prefer to play soldiers with guns which have been given, 13th May 1948
Arthur Bottomley
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
Media ID 21691991
© Mirrorpix
1948 Blitz Bombing Bricks Community Guns Help Inner Boroughs Inner London Playground Post War Poverty Rubble Bricklaying Cement Peckham Rebuilding
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the post-war era of 1948 in Peckham, London. The image showcases a bustling children's playground that has been established on the blitz site of St. Luke's Church. It is evident that the community is coming together to rebuild their neighborhood after the devastating effects of World War II. The Camberwell Playgrounds Committee has taken charge of this initiative, investing over £50 to fence off the area and provide tools for the eager young builders. Every evening at 5:30pm, one of the supervisors opens the playground, triggering an enthusiastic rush from children vying for their favorite tool. As we observe closely, some boys opt for playing soldiers with guns generously provided by local supporters. However, it is heartwarming to witness others immersing themselves in bricklaying activities using sand from a play pit and bricks salvaged from nearby rubble. This snapshot captures not only a hive of industry but also embodies resilience and hope amidst poverty and destruction. These children embody determination as they actively participate in rebuilding their surroundings while enjoying moments of innocent playfulness. Arthur Bottomley's lens beautifully encapsulates this significant moment in history when communities rallied together to create safe spaces for children amidst challenging times. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how unity can triumph over adversity even during periods marked by hardship and loss
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