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SOLITARY BOY / GLASGOW
A solitary boy walks across a plank over a very wide puddle in his wellington boots in a derelict area of East Glasgow, Scotland. Date: 1973
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1973 Area Boots Derelict Glasgow Plank Puddle Solitary Walks Wellington Wide
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This evocative photograph captures the solitary figure of a young boy as he carefully navigates his way across a wide, murky puddle in the derelict streets of East Glasgow, Scotland, in 1973. Dressed in his wellington boots, the boy appears focused and determined as he balances on the narrow plank that spans the expanse of water. The desolate and run-down surroundings of the urban landscape add to the sense of isolation and social unrest that characterized many areas of Britain during the 20th century. The image offers a poignant snapshot of childhood innocence and resilience amidst the harsh realities of the time. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the social and economic challenges faced by communities in the United Kingdom during the 1970s, and the resourcefulness and determination of individuals to overcome adversity.
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