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Girls playing a091596
Church Path, Queen Camel, Somerset. Looking along a cobbled street towards the tower of St Barnabas Church, with three young girls tending to a doll in a pram. Photographed by John Gay in April 1953
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 13905468
© Historic England Archive
Childhood Children Leisure Play
20"x20" (51x51cm) Metal Print
Bring the charm of historic England into your home with our Media Storehouse Metal Print featuring the timeless image of three young girls tending to a doll in a pram, captured by John Gay in 1953. This stunning photograph, taken along a cobbled street towards the tower of St Barnabas Church in Queen Camel, Somerset, is now available as a high-quality metal print. The vibrant colors and exceptional detail of the image are beautifully preserved on the durable metal surface, making it a standout addition to any room. Order now and relive the simplicity and beauty of the past, right in your own space.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print by John Gay, titled "Girls playing a091596" transports us back to a simpler time in April 1953. The scene is set on Church Path, Queen Camel, Somerset, where we find ourselves looking along a charming cobbled street towards the majestic tower of St Barnabas Church. However, it's not just the architectural beauty that catches our attention; it's the three young girls who steal the show. Engrossed in their own little world of play and imagination, these children remind us of the carefree joy that childhood brings. With an adorable doll nestled comfortably in a pram, they tend to its needs with utmost dedication and love. Their innocent laughter fills the air as they create stories and adventures for their cherished companion. The photograph captures more than just a moment frozen in time; it encapsulates the essence of leisure and play during this era. It serves as a nostalgic reminder of how simple pleasures like pretending to be mothers or embarking on make-believe journeys were once at the heart of every child's world. John Gay's skillful composition allows us to witness this beautiful slice of life from decades ago – an image that evokes warmth and sentimentality while also reflecting upon universal themes such as friendship, imagination, and growth. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Historic England's collection, we are transported into an idyllic realm where childhood memories are forever preserved.
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