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The Swanscombe Baths in Kent. Children cheer as David Behar launches two inflatable

The Swanscombe Baths in Kent. Children cheer as David Behar launches two inflatable


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The Swanscombe Baths in Kent. Children cheer as David Behar launches two inflatable

The Swanscombe Baths in Kent.
Children cheer as David Behar launches two inflatable birds into the swimming pool.
1939

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Media ID 10985860

© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk

Bathing Wear Boys Cheering Crowd Girls Liesure Participants Play Playing Splash Swim Wear Swimming Costume Water


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In this photo print, we are transported back to the carefree days of the 1930s at The Swanscombe Baths in Kent. The scene is filled with joy as children gather around David Behar, eagerly awaiting his next move. With a mischievous grin on his face, he launches two inflatable birds into the crystal-clear swimming pool, much to the delight of the young crowd. The image beautifully captures a moment frozen in time between the wars - an era characterized by innocence and simplicity. Boys and girls dressed in their stylish swimwear can be seen cheering and clapping, their excitement palpable. Adorned with swimming caps and costumes typical of that period, they epitomize classic European leisure. John Topham's monochrome masterpiece perfectly encapsulates the essence of playfulness and fun associated with summer days spent by the water. As droplets splash around them, these exuberant youngsters revel in every second of this delightful spectacle. This photograph from TopFoto transports us back to a different time; it invites us to reflect on our own childhood memories while reminding us that simple pleasures can bring immense happiness even amidst challenging times.

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