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Bournemouth Beach JLP01_08_008856
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Bournemouth Beach JLP01_08_008856
BOURNEMOUTH. Children playing on the beach and adults relaxing on deckchairs during a staff outing of the Laing London office to Bournemouth.
Brief details of this staff outing appear in the June 1953 edition of Laings monthly newsletter; Team Spirit. The London staff involved in the outing came from Head Office, the Plant and Transport Depot, London contracts and Coryton. The newsletter states that they travelled on three special trains on which breakfast and dinner was served
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Media ID 23838220
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Beach Childhood Coastal Day Trip Family Life Leisure Play Recreation Seaside
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This print captures a nostalgic scene of Bournemouth Beach in the 1950s. The image showcases the perfect blend of childhood, family life, and seaside recreation. Children can be seen joyfully playing on the sandy beach, their laughter echoing through the air. Meanwhile, adults are depicted basking in relaxation on colorful deckchairs, soaking up the sun's warm rays. The photograph documents a staff outing organized by Laing London office to Bournemouth. It was featured in the June 1953 edition of Laings monthly newsletter; Team Spirit. Employees from various departments including Head Office, Plant and Transport Depot, London contracts, and Coryton came together for this memorable day trip. They embarked on three special trains that provided them with delicious breakfasts and dinners during their journey. This snapshot not only encapsulates a moment frozen in time but also represents an era when coastal destinations like Bournemouth were popular choices for leisure activities. It serves as a reminder of simpler times filled with carefree playfulness and cherished memories made by both children and adults alike. A testament to our shared history and love for seaside adventures, this print is brought to you by A© Historic England Archive - preserving moments that continue to resonate with us today.
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