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At Newcastle-on-TyneOs famous Quayside market, which is held one day each week
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At Newcastle-on-TyneOs famous Quayside market, which is held one day each week
At Newcastle-on-TyneOs famous Quayside market, which is held one day each week, 69 years old John France-a former circus performer-swallows his watch three times during his kerbside show. A small kiddie from his audience goes out to listen for the watch ticking through his chest, when he has swallowed the timepiece, and it is far enough down. January 1945 P004922
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Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21327052
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This print captures a moment of wonder and astonishment at Newcastle-on-Tyne's famous Quayside market. In the midst of bustling crowds, 69-year-old John France, a former circus performer, takes center stage with his mesmerizing kerbside show. It is January 1945, during the height of World War II. With an air of mystery surrounding him, John France performs an extraordinary trick that leaves onlookers spellbound. Three times he swallows his own watch, only to have it resurface unharmed. The crowd watches in awe as this fearless trickster pushes the boundaries of possibility. Amidst the spectators stands a small kiddie from the audience who ventures closer to witness this incredible feat up close. With bated breath, he listens intently for the faint ticking sound emanating from John France's chest when the timepiece has safely descended into his stomach. The image not only captures a moment frozen in time but also serves as a window into an era marked by both hardship and resilience during World War II. It reminds us that even amidst chaos and uncertainty, moments like these offered brief respites from reality - where magic and wonder could still captivate hearts and minds. This photograph from Memory Lane Prints transports us back to an era when performances like these brought joy and fascination to people's lives despite challenging circumstances.
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