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Adventure playground? Surrounded by rubble and dirt
Adventure playground? Surrounded by rubble and dirt, this disused playground is hardly the safest or the most pleasant place for children with a sense of adventure. Liverpool, Merseyside, 20th April 1972
Staff
Liverpool Post and Echo Archive
Mirrorpix
Liverpool
Merseyside
England
Media ID 21701684
© Mirrorpix
Boys Danger Dangerous Derelict Merseyside Outdoors Play Safety
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 15cm x 10.6cm (5.9" x 4.2")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Adventure Playground: A Glimpse into a Bygone Era of Childhood". Step back in time to the gritty streets of Liverpool, Merseyside, in the 1970s. This print captures an adventure playground surrounded by rubble and dirt, offering a stark contrast between the innocence of childhood play and the harsh realities of urban decay. In this disused playground, boys with boundless energy find solace amidst dereliction. Their youthful spirits shine through as they fearlessly explore their surroundings, undeterred by danger lurking at every corner. The image serves as a poignant reminder that even in challenging environments, children possess an unwavering sense of curiosity and resilience. The backdrop may be less than ideal – broken swings hang lifelessly while overgrown weeds reclaim forgotten spaces – but it is precisely within these neglected landscapes that true adventures are born. With no safety measures or pristine equipment to confine their imaginations, these young adventurers embrace risk-taking and forge unforgettable memories together. This photograph transports us back to a time when outdoor play was paramount for childhood development; where scraped knees were badges of honor and muddy clothes were signs of epic escapades. It invites us to reflect on how our perception of safety has evolved over the years while cherishing those moments when we roamed freely without constant supervision. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, let us celebrate the indomitable spirit embodied by these children who found joy amidst adversity - reminding us all that adventure knows no bounds.
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