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Bored boys watching a concert at Butlins Holiday Camp, Filey, North Yorkshire
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Bored boys watching a concert at Butlins Holiday Camp, Filey, North Yorkshire
Bored boys watching a concert at Butlins Holiday Camp, Filey, North Yorkshire. 30th July 1954
Bela Zola
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Filey
North Yorkshire
England
Media ID 21547274
© Mirrorpix
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Bored Boys Find Solace in the Sounds of Summer
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. This photograph, captured by Bela Zola in 1954, transports us back to a simpler time at Butlins Holiday Camp in Filey, North Yorkshire. The image depicts a group of young boys who appear disinterested and somewhat melancholic as they watch a concert unfold before them. Dressed in rolled-up sleeves and donning caps to shield themselves from the summer sun, these lads epitomize the carefree spirit of seaside holidays during the mid-20th century. Their expressions reveal a mix of emotions - sadness, boredom, perhaps even longing for something more exciting. As they sit on wooden benches with crossed arms and pensive gazes fixed upon the stage, it becomes evident that this moment is not capturing their attention entirely. However, amidst their apparent ennui lies an underlying connection to the music playing through the air. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness how leisure activities such as concerts were integral parts of holiday traditions for families visiting Butlins. Despite their lackluster demeanor at first glance, these boys are still actively participating in one aspect of camp life: listening intently to melodies that provide solace from their perceived boredom. Bela Zola's lens captures not just bored boys but also offers us a glimpse into an era when simple pleasures held great significance. This evocative print invites us to reflect on our own experiences with nostalgia while reminding us that even amid moments
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