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Canvas Print : Children playing in a pond in 1914 CC71_00076
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Children playing in a pond in 1914 CC71_00076
BARRACKS LANE, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire. Children playing in the sheep-washing pool on a hot summers day. Photographed by Henry Taunt in 1914
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 1676757
© Historic England
Child Hood Leisure People Play Pond Recreation
20"x16" (50x40cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints and bring the enchanting history of "Children playing in a pond in 1914" by Henry Taunt into your home. Captured in the quaint village of Cowley, Oxford, this Historic England photograph transports us to a simpler time, with children laughing and playing in the sheep-washing pool on a hot summer's day. The vivid colors and textures of our premium canvas prints will bring this timeless image to life, making it a stunning addition to any room in your house. Relive history through this beautiful piece of art.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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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This photo print, taken by the talented Henry Taunt in 1914, transports us back to a simpler time. Nestled within the idyllic surroundings of Barracks Lane in Cowley, Oxfordshire, a group of children find respite from the scorching summer heat by frolicking in a pond. Their innocent laughter echoes through the air as they splash and play with pure abandon. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness childhood at its finest - carefree and full of wonder. The sheep-washing pool serves as their personal oasis, offering relief from both the sweltering temperatures and everyday worries that seem so distant now. These young souls embrace leisurely moments with unadulterated joy, reminding us all to cherish life's simplest pleasures. As we gaze upon this remarkable image today, it serves as a poignant reminder of how recreation has evolved over time. In an era before smartphones and video games dominated our attention spans, children found solace outdoors amidst nature's beauty. This photograph encapsulates an era when imagination thrived without digital distractions; where friendships were forged through shared adventures rather than virtual connections. Henry Taunt's lens captures not just a scene but an entire epoch - one filled with innocence and boundless energy. It invites us to reflect on our own childhood memories while inspiring future generations to seek joy beyond screens and embrace the world around them.
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