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Photographic Print : Lorry Battle. Students rag afternoon. A battle of flour and soot on Marine Parade
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Lorry Battle. Students rag afternoon. A battle of flour and soot on Marine Parade
Lorry Battle. Students rag afternoon. A battle of flour and soot on Marine Parade, Brighton, East Sussex. A student was knocked down during the battle and suffered concussion. October 1957
Tongs
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Brighton
East Sussex
England
DM J6696
Media ID 21760741
© Mirrorpix
1957 Brighton Celebratory East Sussex Flour Seafront Seaside Student Students Thowing Truck Trucks University Marine Parade
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Relive the nostalgic spirit of student life in the 1950s with our exclusive Media Storehouse print from Memory Lane Prints. Witness the iconic 'Lorry Battle' on Marine Parade, Brighton, where students engaged in a thrilling rag afternoon tradition. This historic photograph captures the excitement and energy of the event, as a lorry loaded with flour and soot faces off against a crowd of eager participants. A poignant reminder of the past, this print also carries a poignant footnote - a student was unfortunately knocked down during the battle and suffered from concussion in October 1957. Add this unique piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Capturing the youthful exuberance of a bygone era, this print titled 'Lorry Battle. Students rag afternoon' takes us back to October 1957 in Brighton, East Sussex. The image showcases an unforgettable event on Marine Parade, where students engaged in a spirited battle of flour and soot. Amidst the picturesque backdrop of the seafront, university students gathered for a day filled with laughter and camaraderie. Excitement filled the air as trucks loaded with sacks of flour became weapons in this playful showdown. As clouds of white powder filled the sky, participants reveled in their mischievous antics while creating lasting memories. However, amidst all the fun and revelry captured within this photograph lies a somber moment that serves as a reminder of both risk and resilience. A student was unfortunately knocked down during the battle and suffered concussion – an unfortunate consequence amid what was otherwise an afternoon full of joyous celebration. This snapshot from Tongs' collection offers us a glimpse into not only the vibrant youth culture prevalent during 1950s Britain but also highlights how even moments intended purely for entertainment can carry unexpected consequences. It is through such historical images that we gain insight into past generations' experiences – their education, entertainment choices, and unique ways they found amusement along seaside promenades like Marine Parade.
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