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Washing line Stoke
Washing on a clothes line in a back yard, Stoke on Trent, England. Date: 1987
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1987 Drying Eighties Hung Pegs Potteries Staffordshire Stoke Trent Washing Yard
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This evocative photograph captures the simple yet profound beauty of a sun-drenched back yard in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, in the year 1987. The scene unfolds as a quintessential representation of working-class life in the Potteries during the 1980s. A washing line, laden with freshly washed clothes, stretches across the frame, its pegs holding up a variety of garments in various shades and textures. The white shirts, blue denim jeans, and red checked tablecloth, all hanging out to dry in the warm sunlight, speak of the daily chores and routines of the household. The yard, adorned with a rustic fence, a few potted plants, and a clothesline pole, exudes a sense of tranquility and hard work. The atmosphere is further accentuated by the absence of modern conveniences, such as a tumble dryer, emphasizing the reliance on nature and traditional methods for drying clothes. Stoke-on-Trent, a city renowned for its rich industrial heritage and pottery industry, is depicted in this image as a community that values the simple pleasures of life. The washing line, a common sight in back yards across the city, represents the resilience and resourcefulness of its people. This photograph, taken in 1987, serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the everyday life of the Potteries during the 1980s. The image, with its raw authenticity and emotional depth, is a testament to the enduring charm of a time long past.
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