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Ferris wheel JLP01_08_021563
SKEGNESS, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE. A man and a child on a Ferris wheel during a Laing staff trip to Skegness.
In 1947, after a seven year break, Laing had resurrected their Area Outings for staff and their families, with trips taking place in May and June. In 1954, there were seven outings planned to take place over five weeks in May and June. This trip to Skegness was for employees and their families from the Midlands and South Yorkshire
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Media ID 24561539
© Historic England Archive
1950s Amusement Park Laing Spirit Leisure People Recreation Seaside Fairground Rides Ferris Wheel Grinning Wet Weather
Greetings Card Large (A4)
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection: a charming vintage image of a man and a child enjoying a ride on a Ferris wheel, captured in 1947 during a Laing staff trip to Skegness. This beautiful card features an authentic photograph from the Historic England Archive, copyrighted by Joh from Historic England. Bring a touch of nostalgia to your special moments with this timeless image from Lincolnshire's East Lindsey region. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or just to say hello, our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards are a thoughtful and unique way to connect with loved ones.
Create your own large greetings card. Size when folded is A4 (21x30cm or 8.3x11.7 inches)
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 29.7cm (8.3" x 11.7")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 29.7cm (16.5" x 11.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a moment of pure joy and excitement on a Ferris wheel in Skegness, Lincolnshire. Taken during a Laing staff trip in the 1950s, it showcases a man and child enjoying the thrill of this classic fairground ride. In 1947, Laing revived their Area Outings for employees and their families after a seven-year hiatus. These trips were eagerly anticipated by staff members from the Midlands and South Yorkshire. In 1954 alone, there were seven outings planned over five weeks in May and June. Despite the wet weather depicted in this image, both the man and child are grinning from ear to ear as they ascend high above the seaside town. The Ferris wheel stands tall against the backdrop of an amusement park filled with other exhilarating rides. This snapshot not only represents leisure and recreation but also embodies the spirit of Laing's commitment to fostering camaraderie among its workforce. It serves as a testament to how companies like Laing valued their employees' well-being beyond just work. Preserved within Historic England Archive's collection, this photograph is more than just nostalgia; it encapsulates an era when simple pleasures brought immense happiness to people's lives.
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