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An empty funfair in Margate, Kent, during Good Friday. 27th March 1964
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An empty funfair in Margate, Kent, during Good Friday. 27th March 1964
Staff
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Margate
Kent
England
DH 1964 751
Media ID 21700615
© Mirrorpix
Attractions Carousel Coast Easter Empty Fun Fair Holiday Kent Margate Merry Go Round Nobody Ride Seaside Good Friday
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An eerie stillness engulfs the once vibrant funfair in Margate, Kent, on a solemn Good Friday in 1964. This print captures a moment frozen in time, as the absence of people amplifies the haunting beauty of this coastal attraction. The carousel stands motionless, its painted horses patiently waiting for riders that will never come. The skywheels loom against the backdrop of an overcast sky, their empty seats swaying gently in the breeze. The atmosphere is heavy with nostalgia and a sense of longing for days gone by. Margate's deserted funfair during Easter evokes mixed emotions - it symbolizes both loss and hope. As families gather elsewhere to celebrate this joyous holiday season, this desolate scene serves as a reminder of fleeting moments and cherished memories created here. The photograph transports us back to an era when seaside resorts were at their peak popularity. It encapsulates the essence of 1960s Britain - a time when simple pleasures like merry-go-round rides brought immense delight to children and adults alike. Through this image captured by Memory Lane Prints' staff photographer, we are reminded that even amidst emptiness and abandonment, there is beauty to be found. It invites us to reflect on our own experiences at amusement parks while appreciating the passage of time.
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