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Jim Owen and Judy Chessell, 25th July 1980. The teenagers made their wedding plans
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Jim Owen and Judy Chessell, 25th July 1980. The teenagers made their wedding plans
Jim Owen and Judy Chessell, 25th July 1980.
The teenagers made their wedding plans, but now their hopes for happiness have been dashed, by the curse of Anglesey, where unemployment is running at a staggering 14%. They have had to postpone their marriage, even though Judy is expecting a baby.
James Owen 18 from Maes Hedd, Queens Park, Holyhead & Judy Chessell 18 from Mill Lane, Holyhead pictured together at theTreadurbay hotel
J Walker
Daily Mirror Manchester
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Depression Employment Labour Poverty Pregnancy Pregnant Unemployment Young Couple Jimmy
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Jim Owen and Judy Chessell, 25th July 1980 - A Love Story Interrupted by the Curse of Anglesey
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. In this poignant print captured on a summer's day in 1980, we see Jim Owen and Judy Chessell, two young teenagers deeply in love. Excitement fills their eyes as they make plans for their upcoming wedding. However, behind their smiles lies a heartbreaking reality - the curse of Anglesey. Anglesey is plagued by an alarming unemployment rate of 14%, casting a dark shadow over the dreams of its inhabitants. Sadly, Jim and Judy are not spared from this cruel fate. Despite expecting a baby together, they have been forced to postpone their marriage due to financial constraints. James Owen hails from Maes Hedd in Queens Park while Judy Chessell calls Mill Lane her home - both neighborhoods bearing witness to the harsh realities brought upon by economic depression. Their youthful faces reflect resilience amidst adversity as they stand united against poverty's grip. This evocative image serves as a reminder that even amidst joyous occasions like weddings and new life, societal challenges can cast long shadows over our hopes for happiness. Jimmy's laborious search for employment echoes the struggles faced by countless others during these trying times. As we peer into this snapshot frozen in time, let us remember Jim and Judy's story - one that speaks volumes about determination and perseverance when faced with overwhelming odds.
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