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Children paddling at Rinsey, Breage, Cornwall. Early 1900s
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Children paddling at Rinsey, Breage, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Two girls paddling and two boys bathing in the sea at Rinsey. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
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Media ID 14727740
© From the collection of the RIC
Bathing Beach Coast Seaside Victorian Dress
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This print from the early 1900s transports us back to a simpler time, where children found pure joy in the simple pleasures of life. The image captures four young souls immersed in the beauty of Rinsey, Breage, Cornwall's picturesque coastline. Two girls clad in traditional Victorian dresses paddle gracefully at the water's edge, their laughter echoing through the salty air. Meanwhile, two adventurous boys gleefully embrace the refreshing waves as they indulge in a carefree bath in the sea. Their playful spirits are evident as they splash and frolic amidst nature's playground. It is a scene that encapsulates innocence and freedom; an idyllic moment frozen forever by photographer John Charles Burrow. The Cornish backdrop adds an enchanting touch to this timeless photograph. With its rugged cliffs meeting sandy shores and crashing waves painting a mesmerizing symphony against ancient rocks, it serves as both witness and accomplice to these children's delightful escapades. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of history preserved by Royal Cornwall Museum, we cannot help but be reminded of our own childhood adventures by the seaside - building sandcastles under sunny skies or chasing seagulls along endless stretches of golden beaches. This print evokes nostalgia for simpler times when happiness was found in moments like these – when all that mattered was embracing life's little joys with wide-eyed wonderment.
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