D Carleton-Smyth. Tom, Tom the pipers son
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D Carleton-Smyth. Tom, Tom the pipers son
Tom, Tom the pipers son stole a pig and away did run...
20th century
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Tom, Tom the Piper's Son
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a classic Scottish nursery rhyme that has been passed down through generations, telling the tale of a mischievous young boy named Tom and his stolen pig. In this photograph from the Mary Evans Picture Library/Peter & Dawn Cope Collection, we see D Carleton-Smyth, a man dressed in full Scottish regalia, including a kilt and tartan, playing the bagpipes in the middle of a bustling city street. The scene is set in the 20th century, as evidenced by the vintage cars and clothing of the bystanders. Tom, with a mischievous glint in his eye, dashes down the street, pursued by a group of men in kilts and bonnets, each brandishing a long stick. A small, frightened-looking pig scampers along behind Tom, its squeals adding to the chaos of the scene. The rhyme goes, "Tom, Tom the Piper's Son, Stole a pig and away he ran, Over the hill and through the dale, And far, far away he did sail, But the pig was clever and soon he came, With fifty men and fifty more, They all were looking for Tom, Tom the Piper's Son." This photograph captures the essence of the rhyme, with Tom's daring escape and the determined pursuit of the men in kilts. The vibrant colors of the tartans, the determined expressions on the faces of the men, and the playful antics of Tom and the pig make this a truly enchanting image that transports us back in time. D Carleton-Smyth, with his masterful playing of the bagpipes, adds to the atmosphere of the scene, creating a sense of excitement and adventure that is sure to captivate viewers of all ages. This photograph is a reminder of the enduring power of nursery rhymes and the joy they bring to us, even in the midst of the hustle and bustle of modern life.
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