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The Youth Hostel Association has fitted the 16th Century Elizabethan Houghton Mill
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The Youth Hostel Association has fitted the 16th Century Elizabethan Houghton Mill
The Youth Hostel Association has fitted the 16th Century Elizabethan Houghton Mill on the River Ouse, near St Ives, Cambridgeshire, to accommodate 56 hostellers. They pay 1/- a night and sleep where the great stones once ground the corn. Part of the mill is fitted as a cookhouse and the hikers bring along sausages and other provisions and cook for themselves.
Picture taken 2 weeks after the war in Europe ended.
Houghton Mill is a National Trust owned property.
Picture taken 23rd May 1945
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Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
St Ives,
Cambridgeshire
England
WW2 B/W Print Reach plc -190
Media ID 21880848
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1945 Bicycle Cambridgeshire Conversation Cycling Exercise Fashions Fitness Fresh Air Friends Map Reading National Trust Outdoors Post War St Ives Harmony
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This print captures the unique adaptation of the 16th Century Elizabethan Houghton Mill by the Youth Hostel Association. Located on the serene banks of River Ouse, near St Ives in Cambridgeshire, this historic mill has been ingeniously transformed to accommodate 56 hostellers. For a modest fee of 1 shilling per night, these adventurous souls sleep amidst the very stones that once ground corn. The picture was taken just two weeks after Europe emerged from the ravages of World War II, adding an extra layer of significance to this remarkable scene. Houghton Mill stands as a testament to resilience and renewal during those post-war years. Owned by the National Trust, this picturesque property offers more than just lodging. Part of it is fitted as a cookhouse where hikers can prepare their own meals using provisions they bring along – sausages sizzling over open fires create an inviting aroma that fills the air. In this snapshot frozen in time on May 23rd, 1945, we see a group of friends gathered around a map, engrossed in conversation about their cycling route through Cambridgeshire's scenic countryside. Their short back and sides hairstyles reflect the fashion trends of that era while their bicycles symbolize freedom and exploration. This image evokes feelings of harmony with nature, camaraderie among friends, and an appreciation for simple pleasures found outdoors. It serves as a reminder that even amidst challenging times like war or global crises; there is
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