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The picture of contentment, a hankie for his head, a drop for his throat
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The picture of contentment, a hankie for his head, a drop for his throat
The picture of contentment, a hankie for his head, a drop for his throat, a soothing cooler for his feet and his portable telly working. Jim Arnold pictured watching Wimbledon on the beach at Littlehampton, West Sussex. June 1962
Carl Bruin
Sunday Pictorial
Mirrorpix
Littlehampton
West Sussex
England
DM Q5496
Media ID 21772757
© Mirrorpix
1962 Coast Coastal Content Drinks Funny Seaside Watching Wimbledon
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The Picture of Contentment: A Perfect Summer Day at Littlehampton Beach, 1962". In this delightful snapshot from the summer of '62, we witness a scene that encapsulates pure contentment. Jim Arnold, with a knotted hankie on his head to shield him from the sun's rays, sits comfortably on the sandy shores of Littlehampton beach in West Sussex. The refreshing sea breeze gently caresses his face as he enjoys a soothing drop for his throat. But what truly completes this idyllic picture is Jim's ingenious setup – a portable telly by his side, tuned into Wimbledon. With rapt attention and an infectious smile, he indulges in the thrilling world of tennis while basking in the coastal beauty surrounding him. The juxtaposition between sport and leisure is both amusing and endearing. As waves crash against the shore just meters away from Jim's feet dipped in cooling water, it becomes evident that he has found paradise right here on this stretch of sand. Carl Bruin masterfully captures not only Jim's joyous expression but also the essence of carefree summers spent seaside during this era. This photograph serves as a nostalgic reminder of simpler times when simple pleasures like watching television on the beach brought immense happiness. Join us on Memory Lane Prints as we celebrate these timeless moments frozen in time – where laughter meets relaxation and sports intertwine with nature's wonders.
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