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The mud-larkers: These boys at Portsmouth Harbour do a mud-lark turn to get pennies
The mud-larkers: These boys at Portsmouth Harbour do a mud-lark turn to get pennies from visitors crossing the bridge to the Harbour station. Pennies are thrown into the black soft mud, and the boys scramble to recover them. For a sixpenny piece they will put their hands in. As much as 7/6d can collect in a day by one boy, when there are plenty of visitors. August 1953 D4025-001
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The Mud-Larkers: Capturing the Spirit of Childhood Adventure in 1950s Portsmouth Harbour". This print takes us back to the carefree days of summer holidays in the 1950s, where a group of young boys at Portsmouth Harbour found their own unique way to make some pocket money. Known as 'mud-larking, ' these adventurous youngsters would eagerly await visitors crossing the bridge to the Harbour station. The game was simple yet daring - pennies were playfully thrown into the soft black mud, and with lightning speed, these fearless boys would scramble through the muck to recover them. The thrill intensified when a sixpenny piece was tossed in; for this grand prize, they fearlessly plunged their hands into the murky depths without hesitation. Their determination paid off handsomely as one boy alone could collect up to an impressive 7/6d (seven shillings and sixpence) in a single day when tourists flocked to witness this spectacle. This snapshot captures not only their resilience but also showcases how resourceful children can be when presented with an opportunity. With innocent smiles on their faces and clothes stained by muddy adventures, these boys embody a time when imagination reigned supreme over technology. They remind us that even amidst challenging circumstances, there is always room for joy and creativity. As we gaze upon this nostalgic scene from August 1953, let it serve as a reminder of simpler times filled with childhood innocence and endless possibilities.
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