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Girl climbing on a sundial outside Tulle House Museum
A little girl pulls herself up to see a sundial outside Tulle House Museum and Art Gallery, Carlisle, Cumbria. She wears a summer dress and a straw boater hat with a ribbon at the back. First published The Daily Telegraph Date: 1991
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Boater Carlisle Childhood Climbing Cumbria Curiosity Curious Dunn Gallery Jacobean Mansion Mischief Philip Straw Sundial Tulle
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1. Title: A Moment of Childhood Curiosity: A Little Girl Discovers the Secrets of Tulle House Museum's Sundial Amidst the tranquil grounds of Tulle House Museum and Art Gallery in Carlisle, Cumbria, England, a little girl's spirit of adventure and curiosity comes to life. Dressed in a charming summer frock and donning a sun-kissed straw boater hat adorned with a ribbon at the back, she pauses for a moment as she approaches the ancient Jacobean mansion. Her eyes wander to the intricately designed sundial that stands proudly outside the museum, its gnomon casting a long shadow on the ground. The little girl's expression is one of pure mischief and fascination as she reaches out to touch the sundial's intricate design, her small fingers tracing the engraved patterns. With a determined look on her face, she pulls herself up, using the sundial as a makeshift step, to get a better view of the timepiece. The sunlight filters through the leaves of the surrounding trees, casting dappled patterns on the ground and adding an ethereal quality to the scene. As she climbs, the little girl's laughter rings through the air, a testament to the boundless energy and curiosity of childhood. The moment is a poignant reminder of the simple joys and discoveries that come with exploring the world around us, and the enduring allure of history and art that can captivate even the youngest of visitors to Tulle House Museum and Art Gallery. This image, taken in 1991, was first published in The Daily Telegraph and is now available as a print from Mary Evans Prints Online. It captures the essence of a bygone era and the timeless spirit of childhood wonder.
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