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Waltzers JLP01_08_021564
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Waltzers JLP01_08_021564
SKEGNESS, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE. A man and a woman riding on a waltzer during a Laing staff trip to Skegness.
In 1947, after a seven year break, Laing had resurrected their Area Outings for staff and their families, with trips taking place in May and June. In 1954, there were seven outings planned to take place over five weeks in May and June. This trip to Skegness was for employees and their families from the Midlands and South Yorkshire
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1950s Amusement Park Laing Spirit Leisure People Recreation Fairground Ride
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This print captures a moment of pure joy and excitement at an amusement park in Skegness, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire. The year is 1954, and Laing staff members from the Midlands and South Yorkshire have gathered for a thrilling day out with their families. In the center of the frame, we see a man and a woman riding on a waltzer, one of the fairground's most exhilarating attractions. Their faces are adorned with wide smiles that reflect their sheer delight as they spin around in circles. It's evident that this outing has brought out their inner childlike spirit. The significance of this image lies not only in its depiction of leisure and recreation but also in its historical context. After a hiatus lasting seven years, Laing had revived their Area Outings to strengthen employee morale. These trips were designed to foster camaraderie among colleagues while providing much-needed respite from work. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, it serves as a reminder that even amidst post-war challenges, people found solace in simple pleasures like amusement parks. This photograph encapsulates an era when laughter was abundant despite hardships faced by society. Preserved within the Historic England Archive collection, this image showcases both personal memories for those involved and offers us an insight into life during the 1950s – an era characterized by resilience and optimism.
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