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A busy street scene as traders, workmen and children go about their business
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A busy street scene as traders, workmen and children go about their business
A busy street scene as traders, workmen and children go about their business, Custom House Street, Cardiff. 11th May 1961
Western Mail Archive
Western Mail and Echo Copyright
Cardiff
Wales
Media ID 21556592
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This print takes us back to the bustling streets of Custom House Street in Cardiff on a vibrant day in May 1961. The scene is alive with activity as traders, workmen, and children go about their daily business, creating an atmosphere filled with energy and purpose. In this snapshot of the 1960s, we are transported to a time when street scenes were teeming with life. The image captures the essence of a bygone era, where men in smart suits and hats mingle with women clad in elegant dresses. Crates stacked high along the sidewalk serve as reminders of a thriving economy driven by local commerce. The charm lies not only in the adults going about their tasks but also in the presence of children who add an innocent touch to this busy street scene. Their youthful curiosity is evident as they navigate through the crowd or peer from behind crates, perhaps observing their parents' trades for future inspiration. The photograph's composition perfectly encapsulates both movement and stillness simultaneously. It invites us to imagine ourselves walking alongside these individuals - hearing snippets of conversations, catching glimpses of intriguing wares displayed on market stalls, and feeling enveloped by the sounds and scents that define city life. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Memory Lane Prints' collection curated by Western Mail and Echo Copyrights, it serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst chaos there exists beauty; capturing moments frozen forever within frames like windows into our shared history.
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