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Playing field DP261761




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Playing field DP261761

Norwood Playing Field, Parkhall Road, Somersham, Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire. A view looking across the empty childrens playground at Norwood Playing Field, during the Covid-19 lockdown

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Childhood Deserted Recreation Lockdown Pandemic Playground Virus


Large Photo Mug (15 oz)

Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, featuring the captivating photograph "Playing field DP261761" by Patricia Payne from Historic England. This photograph, taken at Norwood Playing Field in Somersham, Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, showcases a poignant view of an empty children's playground during the Covid-19 lockdown. Our high-quality mugs allow you to relive cherished moments or appreciate beautiful imagery with every sip. The vibrant colors and exceptional detail of Patricia Payne's work are beautifully preserved, making this mug a unique and thoughtful gift or a delightful addition to your own collection. The sturdy design ensures durability and the large print area offers ample space for the stunning "Playing field DP261761" image to shine. Enjoy your favorite beverage while being reminded of the simple joys of life and the beauty of historic places with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug.

Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.

Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate


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> Historic England > The way we were > Childhood

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> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Cambridgeshire > Somersham

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Huntingdonshire

> People > Children


EDITORS COMMENTS
Playing Field DP261761 captures the eerie stillness that engulfed Norwood Playing Field during the unprecedented Covid-19 lockdown. Patricia Payne's poignant photograph offers a haunting view across an empty children's playground, once filled with laughter and boundless energy. Now, it stands deserted, a stark reminder of the impact of this global pandemic on our cherished childhood memories. The absence of vibrant colors and bustling activity evokes a sense of loss and longing for carefree days spent swinging high in the air or conquering towering slides. The silence is deafening as swings sway gently in the breeze without any eager hands to propel them forward. Seesaws remain motionless, yearning for playful companionship that has been temporarily suspended. This image serves as a powerful symbol not only of physical abandonment but also emotional isolation caused by necessary safety measures. It reflects how this invisible virus has disrupted our lives, forcing us to retreat from beloved recreational spaces designed to nurture imagination and foster social connections. Yet amidst this desolation lies hope – hope that one day soon these playgrounds will once again echo with joyous laughter and gleeful shouts; hope that we can rebuild those precious moments of childhood innocence shattered by an unforeseen crisis. Patricia Payne's photograph encapsulates both the emptiness left behind by Covid-19 and our collective determination to reclaim what was lost. It reminds us that even in times of darkness, resilience prevails.

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