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Puppet on a string... Four-year-old Rosie Smith has found a new friend - Ben
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Puppet on a string... Four-year-old Rosie Smith has found a new friend - Ben
Puppet on a string... Four-year-old Rosie Smith has found a new friend - Ben, but there are strings attached as Simon Hatfield of the Freehand Theatre company demonstrates. Puppeteer Simon and his partner entertained over 80 children at the Sports Centre at an event organised by Kirklees and Calderdale Book Group. Pictured, Friday 31st March 1989
Huddersfield Examiner Archive
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
HUDD 89 1667
Media ID 21689937
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In this charming print from the 1980s, we see four-year-old Rosie Smith captivated by her new friend, Ben. But there's a twist - Ben is not your ordinary playmate. He is a puppet on a string! Puppeteer Simon Hatfield of the Freehand Theatre company has captured Rosie's imagination as he skillfully manipulates Ben with his partner. The joy and wonder in Rosie's eyes are evident as she watches Simon bring Ben to life. The strings attached to the puppet serve as a reminder that this friendship is unique and magical. It's clear that Rosie has found something truly special in her newfound companion. This heartwarming moment took place at an event organized by Kirklees and Calderdale Book Group, held at the Sports Centre. Over 80 children were entertained by Simon and his partner, who delighted them with their puppetry skills. The photograph captures not only the innocence of childhood but also showcases the power of entertainment to transport young minds into fantastical worlds. As we look back on this image from decades past, it serves as a reminder of simpler times when children found joy in simple pleasures like puppets. Preserved within Huddersfield Examiner Archive's Memory Lane Prints collection, this snapshot encapsulates an era filled with laughter, imagination, and endless possibilities for young hearts to explore through the artistry of puppeteers like Simon Hatfield.
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