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Girls playing in Milton Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Girls playing in Milton Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Two little girls playing in Milton Street in Belfast, Northern Ireland, swinging on ropes round a lamppost. Date: 1969
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© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
1969 Belfast Childhood Lamp Lamppost Rope Ropes Swing Swinging Terrace Terraced
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the carefree spirit of childhood in the Milton Street area of Belfast, Northern Ireland, during the 1960s. The image features two young girls in dresses and boots, their faces filled with joy as they swing back and forth on ropes attached to a lamppost. The terraced houses lining the street create a sense of community and the pavement serves as their playground. The date of the photograph is 1969, a time when life in Belfast was marked by both simplicity and innocence, despite the political tensions that would later come to define the city. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the joys of childhood could be found in the most ordinary of places." "The girls' laughter echoes through the quiet Milton Street, a reminder of the simple pleasures that can be found in the everyday. The lamppost, a common feature of the urban landscape, becomes a source of fun and excitement, as the girls use it to create their own makeshift swing. The houses, with their red brick facades, stand as silent witnesses to the passage of time, their windows looking out onto the scene of childhood play. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the importance of cherishing the moments of our past and the memories that shape our lives." "The photograph also speaks to the resilience and creativity of children, who can find joy and adventure even in the most ordinary of surroundings. The girls' swinging game on the Milton Street lamppost is a testament to their resourcefulness and their ability to find happiness in the simple things. This photograph is a reminder that, no matter where we come from or what challenges we face, the spirit of childhood remains a constant source of inspiration and joy.
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