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SKATING, REGENTS CANAL 1854
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SKATING, REGENTS CANAL 1854
Skating on the frozen Regents Canal, in Regents Park, London : boys have set up a slide on which a portly gentleman has come a cropper, also losing his topper. Date: 1854
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1854 Canal Frozen Gentleman Losing Portly Regent Regents Skating Topper Cropper
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Skating on the Frozen Regents Canal, Regent's Park, London, 1854: A Winter Scene of Frolic and Fun This image, taken in the heart of London's Regent's Park in 1854, showcases a delightful winter scene on the frozen Regents Canal. The serene and picturesque waterway, transformed into an icy playground, has attracted a throng of local boys, eager to enjoy the seasonal sport of ice skating. The frozen canal, with its mirror-like surface, stretches out into the distance, reflecting the winter sun and the surrounding trees. The boys, bundled up against the cold, have set up a makeshift slide on the ice, their laughter and joy echoing through the tranquil winter landscape. At the slide's entrance, a portly gentleman, dressed in his Sunday best, prepares to take a daring slide. His top hat perched precariously on his head, he takes a run-up, but misjudges the icy surface, resulting in a comical tumble. The boys, unable to contain their amusement, can be seen in the background, pointing and laughing at the gentleman's misfortune. This charming photograph, taken over 160 years ago, captures the essence of winter fun and the spirit of community that comes with it. The image serves as a reminder of simpler times, when the joy of skating on a frozen canal and the camaraderie of sharing a slide with friends was enough to bring happiness and laughter to a winter's day.
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