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Boy with kite, Stoke
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Boy with kite, Stoke
A small boy runs across a playing field flying his stunt kite in Stoke-on-Trent. Behind are old industrial units Date: 1987
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Kite Monochrome Playtime Potteries Spin Staffordshire Stoke Stoke On Trent Tail Trent
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This evocative monochrome photograph captures the joy and freedom of childhood in the industrial heartland of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, in 1987. A small boy, dressed in working-class attire, runs across a sprawling playing field, his face alight with excitement as he skillfully maneuvers his long-tailed stunt kite in the brisk wind. The old industrial units, with their faded brick facades and chimneys, loom in the background, a reminder of the area's rich history in pottery manufacturing and heavy industry. The boy's focus is entirely on the kite, its taut lines stretching out behind him like an extension of his own limbs. The kite, with its distinctive long tail and intricate patterns, spins and dips in the wind, mimicking the graceful movements of an aeroplane in flight. Playtime in Stoke-on-Trent may have been dominated by the gritty reality of industry, but for this boy, the simple pleasure of flying a kite provided a momentary escape from the everyday. This photograph, taken in the Potteries, as the area is affectionately known, offers a poignant glimpse into the past, capturing the essence of a bygone era. The black-and-white image, with its raw textures and timeless quality, invites us to reflect on the universal experience of childhood and the enduring power of play.
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