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Wigan Pier
Boys in swimming shorts jump off Wigan Pier into the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1990
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Boyish Canal Daredevil Days Jumping Lads Leeds Liverpool Orwell Pier Plunging Swimming Warehouses Wigan Youth
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A Blissful Leap into Childhood: Boys Jumping off Wigan Pier into the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (1990) This evocative photograph captures the essence of carefree youth as boys in swimming shorts take a daredevil plunge off Wigan Pier into the cool, inviting waters of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The sun-kissed day, with its clear blue skies and wispy clouds, sets the perfect backdrop for this scene of pure joy and excitement. The boys, with their laughter and splashes, seem oblivious to the industrious warehouses and the busy road in the background, as they live in the moment, embracing the thrill of the jump. The image brings to mind George Orwell's poignant description of Wigan Pier in his classic essay 'The Road to Wigan Pier' where he writes, "The canal, with its constant, gentle, monotonous sound, is the most soothing thing I know." This photograph, taken decades later, encapsulates the spirit of Orwell's words, showcasing the pier as a symbol of simple pleasures and happy memories. The boys' laddish and boyish antics, their skylarking and skirmishes, are a testament to the enduring spirit of youth. Their wet, happy faces and the spray of water in the air are a reminder of the simple joys that come with childhood, and the freedom to enjoy the world around us, one leap at a time.
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