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1960s1962authenticatedB+Wblack and whitebomb siteboybuildingchildchildrencowboy hatderelictfiregirlhomesimaginationJohn Hoppy HopkinsleisureLondonNotting Hilloutsideplayplaygroundplaytimepost-warrelaxsignaturestreetSwinging Sixtiestoy gunurbanwoodenyard
A black and white photographic print of four boys gathered around a fire on bomb-damaged derelict land in Notting Hill, West London, circa 1962 whilst other children play in the background: two of the boys wear cowboy hats and one holds a toy gun, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Cowboys signed print

A black and white photographic print of four boys gathered around a fire on bomb-damaged derelict land in Notting Hill, West London, circa 1962 whilst other children play in the background: two of the boys wear cowboy hats and one holds a toy gun, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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1960s1962authenticatedB+Wblack and whitebomb siteboybuildingchildchildrencowboy hatderelictfiregirlhomesimaginationJohn Hoppy HopkinsleisureLondonNotting Hilloutsideplayplaygroundplaytimepost-warrelaxsignaturestreetSwinging Sixtiestoy gunurbanwoodenyard
1960s1962B+Wblack and whitebomb siteboybuildingchildchildrencowboy hatderelictfiregirlhomesimaginationJohn Hoppy HopkinsleisureLondonNotting Hilloutsideplayplaygroundplaytimepost-warrelaxstreetSwinging Sixtiestoy gunurbanwoodenyard
A black and white photographic print of four boys gathered around a fire on bomb-damaged derelict land in Notting Hill, West London, circa 1962 whilst other children play in the background: two of the boys wear cowboy hats and one holds a toy gun, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Cowboys signed print

A black and white photographic print of four boys gathered around a fire on bomb-damaged derelict land in Notting Hill, West London, circa 1962 whilst other children play in the background: two of the boys wear cowboy hats and one holds a toy gun, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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1960s1962B+Wblack and whitebomb siteboybuildingchildchildrencowboy hatderelictfiregirlhomesimaginationJohn Hoppy HopkinsleisureLondonNotting Hilloutsideplayplaygroundplaytimepost-warrelaxstreetSwinging Sixtiestoy gunurbanwoodenyard
1960s1962B+Wblack and whitebomb siteboybuildingchildchildrencowboy hatderelictfiregirlhomesimaginationJohn Hoppy HopkinsleisureLondonNotting Hilloutsideplayplaygroundplaytimepost-war LondonrelaxstreetSwinging Sixtiestoy gunurbanwoodenyard
Four boys gather around a fire on bomb-damaged derelict land in Notting Hill, West London, circa 1962 whilst other children play in the background: two of the boys wear cowboy hats and one holds a toy gun

Cowboys

Four boys gather around a fire on bomb-damaged derelict land in Notting Hill, West London, circa 1962 whilst other children play in the background: two of the boys wear cowboy hats and one holds a toy gun Gallery: Post-War London
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1960s1962B+Wblack and whitebomb siteboybuildingchildchildrencowboy hatderelictfiregirlhomesimaginationJohn Hoppy HopkinsleisureLondonNotting Hilloutsideplayplaygroundplaytimepost-war LondonrelaxstreetSwinging Sixtiestoy gunurbanwoodenyard
1960s1961activityB+Wblack and whitebombboychildrenchurchclearingdestructionEdition PrintFBFibre-BasedganggroupimaginationleisureNotting Hilloutsideplaypost-warrubblesitestreetSwinging SixtiesurbanwallWest London
An example of an Edition Print of a small boy who lies on top of a wall and stares at the camera in West London, circa 1961. A row of terraced houses and a church can be seen in the background. The print is authenticated by the Estate of the photographer, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins, and features an embossed recto Estate authentication edition stamp in the bottom left corner inside the white border and an archivally-stable inked verso stamp containing the full edition and authentication details on the reverse. The print is available in three sizes and an edition of #20.

Boy on Wall

An example of an Edition Print of a small boy who lies on top of a wall and stares at the camera in West London, circa 1961. A row of terraced houses and a church can be seen in the background. The print is authenticated by the Estate of the photographer, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins, and features an embossed recto Estate authentication edition stamp in the bottom left corner inside the white border and an archivally-stable inked verso stamp containing the full edition and authentication details on the reverse. The print is available in three sizes and an edition of #20. Gallery: Edition Prints
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1960s1961activityB+Wblack and whitebombboychildrenchurchclearingdestructionEdition PrintFBFibre-BasedganggroupimaginationleisureNotting Hilloutsideplaypost-warrubblesitestreetSwinging SixtiesurbanwallWest London
1960s1964B+Wblack and whiteboybuildingchildcoatdeprivationdwellingfront doorhomesimaginationLondonmilk bottleoutsideplayplaygroundplaytimepost-warstepsstreetSwinging Sixtiesterracetoystrikesurbanwinter
A young boy in winter clothes stands outside a terraced house with missing railings. The front door to the property is open and two trikes plus several toys and an empty milk bottle can be seen on the steps leading to the door, London circa 1964

Doorstep Trikes

A young boy in winter clothes stands outside a terraced house with missing railings. The front door to the property is open and two trikes plus several toys and an empty milk bottle can be seen on the steps leading to the door, London circa 1964 Gallery: Post-War London
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1960s1964B+Wblack and whiteboybuildingchildcoatdeprivationdwellingfront doorhomesimaginationLondonmilk bottleoutsideplayplaygroundplaytimepost-warstepsstreetSwinging Sixtiesterracetoystrikesurbanwinter
1960s1964abandonedB+Wblack and whitebomb sitebookboybuildingchilddemolitiondeprivationderelictEast EndguttedhomesimaginationleisureLondonmotor caroutsideplayplaygroundplaytimepost-war LondonreadingSecond World WarstreetstrippedSwinging SixtiesterracesurbanvehicleWWII
A young boys reads a book as he sits on the roof of a car that has been totally stripped and left on a bomb-site. Dead tree branches and detritus cover the wheel arches of the car - all that is left of it is the metal frame. The boy concentrates on the book and holds another in his arms. in the background are several burned-out vehicles, derelict and occupied houses, East End of London circa 1964

Outdoor Learning

A young boys reads a book as he sits on the roof of a car that has been totally stripped and left on a bomb-site. Dead tree branches and detritus cover the wheel arches of the car - all that is left of it is the metal frame. The boy concentrates on the book and holds another in his arms. in the background are several burned-out vehicles, derelict and occupied houses, East End of London circa 1964 Gallery: Leisure
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1960s1964B+Wblack and whiteboyhousesLondonpavementpost-warpushchairresidentialroadSixtiesstreetsuitcaseSwinging Sixtiesterracewalkingwinterwoman
A young boy and a middle-aged woman, both wearing winter clothes, walk in the road in a residential street: the woman pushes a pushchair with a suitcase inside, London circa 1964

Suitcase

A young boy and a middle-aged woman, both wearing winter clothes, walk in the road in a residential street: the woman pushes a pushchair with a suitcase inside, London circa 1964 Gallery: Post-War London
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1960s1964B+Wblack and whiteboyhousesLondonpavementpost-warpushchairresidentialroadSixtiesstreetsuitcaseSwinging Sixtiesterracewalkingwinterwoman
1960s1964apronB+Wblack and whiteboycheapchildcoal firecoldcrampedcrowdeddamageddampdilapidatedHarrow RoadhousingkitchenlinoleumLondonmiddle-agedpoorpost-warpovertyprecariousrentingstruggleSwinging Sixtiestenanttoddleruncomfortableurbanwomanworking class
A smiling toddler sits on the floor and pulls at damaged linoleum whilst a boy looks on and a woman stands in front of a coal fire. Harrow Road, London circa 1964

Linoleum

A smiling toddler sits on the floor and pulls at damaged linoleum whilst a boy looks on and a woman stands in front of a coal fire. Harrow Road, London circa 1964 Gallery: Post-War London
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1960s1964apronB+Wblack and whiteboycheapchildcoal firecoldcrampedcrowdeddamageddampdilapidatedHarrow RoadhousingkitchenlinoleumLondonmiddle-agedpoorpost-warpovertyprecariousrentingstruggleSwinging Sixtiestenanttoddleruncomfortableurbanwomanworking class
1960s1962B+Wblack and whitebomb siteboybuildingchildchildrenderelictgirlhomesleisureLondonNotting HilloutsideplayplaygroundplaytimerelaxscavengerssignstreetSwinging Sixtiesurbanwheelbarrowyard
A small boy stands on top of a pile of rubble and broken furniture, collecting items in a wheelbarrow during construction of an adventure playground on derelict land in Notting Hill, West London, circa 1962

Bombsite Boy

A small boy stands on top of a pile of rubble and broken furniture, collecting items in a wheelbarrow during construction of an adventure playground on derelict land in Notting Hill, West London, circa 1962 Gallery: Post-War London
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1960s1962B+Wblack and whitebomb siteboybuildingchildchildrenderelictgirlhomesleisureLondonNotting HilloutsideplayplaygroundplaytimerelaxscavengerssignstreetSwinging Sixtiesurbanwheelbarrowyard
1960s1965B+Wblack and whiteboyBritishBritish RailwayscengineeringdisplayengineexhibitgraphicsleisureLondonscienceshowSwinging Sixtiesvisitor
A small boy looks at an engineering display by British Railways during a science and engineering exhibition, London circa 1965

British Railways Boy

A small boy looks at an engineering display by British Railways during a science and engineering exhibition, London circa 1965 Gallery: Leisure
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1960s1965B+Wblack and whiteboyBritishBritish RailwayscengineeringdisplayengineexhibitgraphicsleisureLondonscienceshowSwinging Sixtiesvisitor
1960s1962B+Wblack and whiteboyboysbuildingchildchildrencouncil estatefunhome madehomesknitwearleisureLondonnew buildoutsideplayplaygroundplaytimerelaxscavengersshortsstareSwinging Sixtiesurbanwaste groundyard
Four small boys play on a piece of waste ground surrounded by new-build blocks of flats, London, circa 1962

Kids Play 1

Four small boys play on a piece of waste ground surrounded by new-build blocks of flats, London, circa 1962 Gallery: Leisure
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1960s1962B+Wblack and whiteboyboysbuildingchildchildrencouncil estatefunhome madehomesknitwearleisureLondonnew buildoutsideplayplaygroundplaytimerelaxscavengersshortsstareSwinging Sixtiesurbanwaste groundyard
1960s1961activityB+Wblack and whitebombboychildrenchurchclearingdestructionganggroupimaginationleisureNotting Hilloutsideplaypost-warrubblesitestreetSwinging SixtiesurbanwallWest London
A small boy lies on top of a wall and stares at the camera in West London, circa 1961. A row of terraced houses and a church can be seen in the background

Boy On Wall 1

A small boy lies on top of a wall and stares at the camera in West London, circa 1961. A row of terraced houses and a church can be seen in the background Gallery: Portraits
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1960s1961activityB+Wblack and whitebombboychildrenchurchclearingdestructionganggroupimaginationleisureNotting Hilloutsideplaypost-warrubblesitestreetSwinging SixtiesurbanwallWest London
1960s1962activismactivistAldermastonAldermaston to Londonanti-nuclearatomicB+Wbannersblack and whiteboycampaignCampaign for Nuclear DisarmamentchildCNDdemonstrationdemonstratorLondonmarchpeace campaignerspeoplepolitical protestpoliticspramprocessionprotest movementrallyresearchSwinging Sixtiestoddler
During a roadside break, a toddler in a pram is accompanied by the banner 'Children Are Dying Through Tests Alone' on the 1962 Aldermaston to London March against nuclear research. The toddler is eating a biscuit, and several of the resting marchers in the background of the frame are also eating

Atom Bomb Baby

During a roadside break, a toddler in a pram is accompanied by the banner 'Children Are Dying Through Tests Alone' on the 1962 Aldermaston to London March against nuclear research. The toddler is eating a biscuit, and several of the resting marchers in the background of the frame are also eating Gallery: CND
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1960s1962activismactivistAldermastonAldermaston to Londonanti-nuclearatomicB+Wbannersblack and whiteboycampaignCampaign for Nuclear DisarmamentchildCNDdemonstrationdemonstratorLondonmarchpeace campaignerspeoplepolitical protestpoliticspramprocessionprotest movementrallyresearchSwinging Sixtiestoddler
1960s1963activismactivistanti-nuclearB+Wblack and whiteboybystanderscampaigncampaignerchilddemonstratordouble decker busOxfordpeace campaignersPeace Newspeoplepolice constablepolitical protestpoliticspramprotest movementresearchRichard WallaceSwinging Sixtiesvendor
Richard Wallace stands on a street corner in Oxford, selling copies of Peace News. A double decker bus passes in the background, and a police constable walks through  the shot. A child in a pram can be seen in the background, circa 1963. Wallace was subsequently jailed for 4 weeks for 'obstructing the highway'.

Peace News vendor 1

Richard Wallace stands on a street corner in Oxford, selling copies of Peace News. A double decker bus passes in the background, and a police constable walks through the shot. A child in a pram can be seen in the background, circa 1963. Wallace was subsequently jailed for 4 weeks for 'obstructing the highway'. Gallery: CND
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1960s1963activismactivistanti-nuclearB+Wblack and whiteboybystanderscampaigncampaignerchilddemonstratordouble decker busOxfordpeace campaignersPeace Newspeoplepolice constablepolitical protestpoliticspramprotest movementresearchRichard WallaceSwinging Sixtiesvendor
1960s1963activismactivistanti-nuclearB+Wblack and whiteboycampaignCampaign for Nuclear DisarmamentcampaignerchildCNDdemonstratornewspaperOxfordpeace campaignerspeoplepolitical protestpoliticspramprotest movementSwinging Sixtieswomen
A warmly-dressed child in a pram wearing a CND badge looks unhappy whilst women read newspapers on a bench behind the pram, Oxford, circa 1963

Peace News child

A warmly-dressed child in a pram wearing a CND badge looks unhappy whilst women read newspapers on a bench behind the pram, Oxford, circa 1963 Gallery: CND
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1960s1963activismactivistanti-nuclearB+Wblack and whiteboycampaignCampaign for Nuclear DisarmamentcampaignerchildCNDdemonstratornewspaperOxfordpeace campaignerspeoplepolitical protestpoliticspramprotest movementSwinging Sixtieswomen
1960sactivismactivistAldermastonAldermaston to Londonanti-nuclearatomicB+Wbannersblack and whiteboycampaignCampaign for Nuclear DisarmamentchildCNDdemonstrationdemonstratorLondonmarchpeace campaignerspeoplepolitical protestpoliticsprocessionprotest movementrallyresearchSwinging Sixties
A blond male child holds a CND banner and looks wistful during the Aldermaston-London CND march, circa 1960. Aldermaston, Berkshire, was the site of an atomic arms research centre

Wistful CND child

A blond male child holds a CND banner and looks wistful during the Aldermaston-London CND march, circa 1960. Aldermaston, Berkshire, was the site of an atomic arms research centre Gallery: CND
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1960sactivismactivistAldermastonAldermaston to Londonanti-nuclearatomicB+Wbannersblack and whiteboycampaignCampaign for Nuclear DisarmamentchildCNDdemonstrationdemonstratorLondonmarchpeace campaignerspeoplepolitical protestpoliticsprocessionprotest movementrallyresearchSwinging Sixties
1960sB+Wblack and whitebomb siteboybuildingchildchildrenderelictgirlhomesleisureLondonNotting HilloutsideplayplaygroundplaytimerelaxscavengerssignstreetSwinging Sixtiesurbanwoodenyard
Children play on a cleared bomb site and hold up a sign from a shop marked Under Personal Supervision on derelict land in Notting Hill, West London

Kids play

Children play on a cleared bomb site and hold up a sign from a shop marked Under Personal Supervision on derelict land in Notting Hill, West London Gallery: Leisure
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1960sB+Wblack and whitebomb siteboybuildingchildchildrenderelictgirlhomesleisureLondonNotting HilloutsideplayplaygroundplaytimerelaxscavengerssignstreetSwinging Sixtiesurbanwoodenyard
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