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This is the Whitley Community Centre (Reading) calling. You are listening (in theory
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This is the Whitley Community Centre (Reading) calling. You are listening (in theory
This is the Whitley Community Centre (Reading) calling. You are listening (in theory) to four-year-old twin brothers Peter and Tony Brownlee at their bedtime concert. When the sandman starts on his evening round, the children have their evening entertainment produced by themselves.
We re not quite sure whether madam in the second row of the stalls is indulging in a yawn (not done, madam) or whether shes singing, too. 8th April 1941
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Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21731206
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4 5 Years Berkshire Children Only Classroom Infant School Short Trousers South East Tired World War And Conflict
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This print captures a heartwarming moment at the Whitley Community Centre in Reading during the turbulent times of World War II. Meet Peter and Tony Brownlee, mischievous four-year-old twin brothers who are about to embark on their very own bedtime concert. As the sandman begins his evening rounds, these young boys take center stage, providing their own entertainment. The image showcases a classroom setting filled with eager children, all eagerly awaiting the enchanting melodies of Peter and Tony. However, our attention is drawn to a lady in the second row of stalls. Is she stifling a yawn or joining in with her own harmonious voice? The ambiguity adds an element of intrigue to this nostalgic scene. Dated 8th April 1941, this photograph not only encapsulates innocent childhood joy but also serves as a reminder of life on the home front during wartime England. These brave youngsters find solace and delight amidst uncertainty and conflict. This remarkable snapshot offers us a glimpse into an era long gone by - where short trousers were fashionable attire for little boys and education took place within community centers like Whitley. It symbolizes resilience, unity, and the enduring spirit that prevailed even during challenging times. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints staff, this evocative image transports us back to an extraordinary period in history when music provided solace amid chaos.
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