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Fog and ice on Hampstead Heath. Boys sliding on the ice in the fog at Hampstead Heath
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Fog and ice on Hampstead Heath. Boys sliding on the ice in the fog at Hampstead Heath
Fog and ice on Hampstead Heath. Boys sliding on the ice in the fog at Hampstead Heath ponds. Although the weather was wintry and the fog was thick, the usual crowd of small boys just naturally gravitated to the ponds on Hampstead Heath when the word went out that the ice was thick enough to stand on. There despite the wintry conditions, 30 odd small boys with the usual supply of small dogs had a wonderful time sliding on the ice. 7th December 1952
Bennett
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
England
Media ID 21803541
© Mirrorpix
1952 Danger Foggy Frozen Hampstead Heath Pollution Smog Ponds
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Fog and Ice on Hampstead Heath: A Winter Wonderland for Adventurous Boys". In this photo print, captured on the 7th of December in 1952, we are transported back to a wintry day on Hampstead Heath. Despite the thick fog that enveloped London during the infamous Great Smog, a group of brave boys found their way to the frozen ponds at Hampstead Heath. The allure of icy adventures proved irresistible as word spread that the ice was safe enough to stand upon. Undeterred by freezing temperatures and limited visibility, around thirty small boys eagerly flocked to the ponds with their trusty companions - small dogs trailing behind them. As they stepped onto the frozen surface, laughter echoed through the misty air. The joyous scene unfolded amidst an eerie ambiance created by nature's elements - fog mingling with frost-covered trees and patches of snow-dusted ground. This snapshot from a bygone era reminds us of simpler times when children embraced nature's challenges without hesitation or fear. It serves as a testament to youthful resilience and unyielding spirit even in adverse conditions. Bennett's photograph encapsulates both danger and delight within its frame; it captures a moment where childhood innocence triumphs over wintry obstacles. This image stands as a timeless reminder that sometimes it is in embracing life's uncertainties that we find our greatest joys.
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