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Washing day in St Johns Street, Percy Main. 16th October 1975
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Washing day in St Johns Street, Percy Main. 16th October 1975
Newcastle Chronicle and Journal
mirrorpix
North Shields
Tyne and Wear
England
GL*3894098
Media ID 21282218
© Mirrorpix
Cleaning Clothes Clothes Line Domestic Housework Laundry Motherhood Washing Washing Line 1975
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Washing day in St Johns Street, Percy Main. 16th October 1975
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captures a nostalgic glimpse into the domestic life of a close-knit community during the vibrant era of the 1970s. This photo print, brought to us by Newcastle Chronicle and Journal's Memory Lane Prints collection, transports us back to a time when women diligently carried out their household chores with pride. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see rows of houses lining the street adorned with clotheslines filled with freshly laundered garments. The sight is reminiscent of an intricate tapestry woven together by hardworking mothers who dedicated themselves to maintaining clean homes for their families. Children can be seen playing nearby as they eagerly await their mothers' completion of this laborious task. Their innocent laughter fills the air, adding an element of joy amidst the mundane routine. It serves as a reminder that even in times burdened by responsibilities, there was always room for simple pleasures and carefree moments. This photograph not only immortalizes an ordinary washing day but also encapsulates themes such as motherhood, community bonds, and traditional gender roles prevalent during that period. It symbolizes resilience and unity within households where women took on multiple roles simultaneously - nurturing children while managing household chores. As we gaze upon this image from four decades ago, it evokes feelings of nostalgia and appreciation for those who came before us – individuals whose daily efforts contributed to shaping our present lives.
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