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Here we have the "dressing like your father"spottersO variation as these
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Here we have the "dressing like your father"spottersO variation as these
Here we have the " dressing like your father" spottersO variation as these jacketed teenagers sit on the platforms at Clapham Junction outside Waterloo, in the summer sun. The date is around 1950 and although nationalisation took place in 1948, the 0-4-4 tank engine on empty carriage duties is still lettered " SouthernO. Young trainspotters taking train numbers as they sit down on the platform at Clapham Junction railway station, London.
Circa 1950
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
Media ID 21402372
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Boys Hobby Platform Rail Railway Stations Tracks Trainspotting
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In this print titled "Here we have the 'dressing like your father' spottersO variation" a group of jacketed teenagers can be seen basking in the warm summer sun on the platforms at Clapham Junction outside Waterloo. The year is approximately 1950, and despite nationalisation occurring two years prior, an old-fashioned 0-4-4 tank engine adorned with the lettering "SouthernO" stands nearby, dutifully awaiting its next empty carriage duties. This snapshot captures a moment frozen in time when young trainspotters were engrossed in their beloved hobby. With notepads and pencils clutched tightly in their hands, these boys eagerly jot down train numbers as they sit comfortably on the bustling platform at Clapham Junction railway station. Their enthusiasm for all things rail-related shines through their youthful eyes and infectious smiles. The scene exudes nostalgia from every corner - from the vintage attire donned by both passersby and trainspotters alike to the unmistakable charm of mid-century London. The tracks stretch out into infinity behind them, symbolizing endless possibilities and adventures yet to come. Preserved by Daily Mirror's Memory Lane Prints collection, this photograph encapsulates a slice of history that transports us back to simpler times. It serves as a poignant reminder of how hobbies can bring joy and camaraderie even amidst bustling railway stations.
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