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1960s1962authenticatedB+Wblack and whiteblossomboyschildchildrenderelictdozeJohn Hoppy HopkinsleisureLondonNotting HilloutsidepastoralrelaxrelaxingsiestasignaturesleepsunnySwinging Sixtiestreesurbanviewwheelbarrowyard
A black and white photographic print of two young boys as they sleep in wheelbarrows, Notting Hill, west London, circa 1962, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Wheelbarrow Siesta signed print

A black and white photographic print of two young boys as they sleep in wheelbarrows, Notting Hill, west London, circa 1962, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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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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1960s1962B+Wblack and whiteblossomboyschildchildrenderelictdozeJohn Hoppy HopkinsleisureLondonNotting HilloutsidepastoralrelaxrelaxingsiestasleepsunnySwinging Sixtiestreesurbanviewwheelbarrowyard
A black and white photographic print of two young boys as they sleep in wheelbarrows, Notting Hill, west London, circa 1962, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Wheelbarrow Siesta signed print

A black and white photographic print of two young boys as they sleep in wheelbarrows, Notting Hill, west London, circa 1962, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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1960s1962B+Wblack and whiteblossomboyschildchildrenderelictdozeJohn Hoppy HopkinsleisureLondonNotting HilloutsidepastoralrelaxrelaxingsiestasleepsunnySwinging Sixtiestreesurbanviewwheelbarrowyard
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-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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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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1960s1964alcoholB+Wblack and whiteboarded-upbootscatchildclothescoatdilapidatedelderlyemptyexteriorgirlheadscarfleisureLondonneglectedportraitpost-war LondonprampubstreetstruggleSwinging Sixtiestoyurbanwinterwomanworking classyoung
A young girl in a winter coat and knitted hat pushes a toy pram in front of a boarded-up pub with an empty bottle of fortified wine on the doorstep. An elderly woman carrying a cardboard box walks away from the camera towards a black and white cat, London circa 1964

Street Life

A young girl in a winter coat and knitted hat pushes a toy pram in front of a boarded-up pub with an empty bottle of fortified wine on the doorstep. An elderly woman carrying a cardboard box walks away from the camera towards a black and white cat, London circa 1964 Gallery: Leisure
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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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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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1960s1962B+Wblack and whitebomb sitebuildingchildchildrenderelictgirlhomesleisureLondonNotting HilloutsideovercoatplayplaygroundplaytimerelaxscavengersstreetSwinging Sixtiesurbanyard
A small girl in a thick overcoat stands in front of a tall fence on derelict land in Notting Hill, West London, circa 1962

Fence Girl

A small girl in a thick overcoat stands in front of a tall fence on derelict land in Notting Hill, West London, circa 1962 Gallery: Post-War London
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1960s1964abandonedB+Wblack and whitebomb siteboysbuildingchildchildrendemolitiondeprivationderelictEast EndguttedhomesimaginationLondonmotor caroutsideplayplaygroundplaytimepost-war LondonSecond World WarstreetstrippedSwinging SixtiesterracesurbanvehicleWWII
Two young boys play in an abandoned and gutted motor car on a demolition site in London’s East End. One boy is climbing out of the missing roof panel: in the background other stripped vehicles lay abandoned in front of terraces of WWII bomb-damaged houses; London, circa 1964

Exit Through the Sun-Roof

Two young boys play in an abandoned and gutted motor car on a demolition site in London’s East End. One boy is climbing out of the missing roof panel: in the background other stripped vehicles lay abandoned in front of terraces of WWII bomb-damaged houses; London, circa 1964 Gallery: Post-War London
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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
1960s1964abandonedB+Wblack and whiteblocksbomb siteboysbuildingchildchildrendemolitiondeprivationderelictEast EndflatshomesimaginationLondonlow-risemotor caroutsideplayplaygroundplaytimepost-war LondonSecond World WarstreetstrippedSwinging SixtiesterracesurbanvehicleWWII
Two young boys play in an abandoned and gutted motor car on a demolition site in London’s East End. One boy stares out of the missing rear window at the viewer: in the background boarded up and empty terraces of WWII bomb-damaged houses sit beside new low-rise blocks of flats; London, circa 1964

Rear Window

Two young boys play in an abandoned and gutted motor car on a demolition site in London’s East End. One boy stares out of the missing rear window at the viewer: in the background boarded up and empty terraces of WWII bomb-damaged houses sit beside new low-rise blocks of flats; London, circa 1964 Gallery: Post-War London
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John Hopkins in the cricket team at Caldicott School, Farnham Common, Bucks, circa 1943-46

JVLH-cricket

John Hopkins in the cricket team at Caldicott School, Farnham Common, Bucks, circa 1943-46 Gallery: timeline
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1940s19461947black and whitecameraceremonialcharmingchildEnglandhistoryJohn Hoppy HopkinsMarilyn HopkinsoutingposeTower of LondonuniformYeoman Warder
Hoppy and Marilyn Hopkins with a Yeoman Warder at the Tower of London, circa 1946-7

Hoppy the photographer

Hoppy and Marilyn Hopkins with a Yeoman Warder at the Tower of London, circa 1946-7 Gallery: timeline
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1940sblack and whiteboarding schoolCaldicott SchoolcharmingchildEnglandflaghistoryJohn Hoppy Hopkinsoutfitposescoutuniform
John Hopkins at Caldicott School, 1940s

Boy Scout

John Hopkins at Caldicott School, 1940s Gallery: timeline
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1939black and whitebus conductorcharmingchildEnglandfancy dresshistoryJohn Hoppy Hopkinsmake-believeoutfitplayposepretendsepiatoddler
John Hoppy Hopkins aged 2, England 1939

Trainee Bus Conductor

John Hoppy Hopkins aged 2, England 1939 Gallery: timeline
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John Hoppy Hopkins as a child, circa 1940s

The Hoppy Community

John Hoppy Hopkins as a child, circa 1940s Gallery: writings
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1960sactivismactivistanti-racistB+Wblack and whiteblack nationalistcampaignerCaribbeanchildcivil rightscommunistcommunity leaderfamousfeministhumanitarianjournalistleft winglocalLondonmarchNotting HillNotting Hill Carnivalpeace campaignerpolitical activistpolitical protestpoliticspovertyprocessionprotest movementradicalresidentsSwinging SixtiesTrades Union CongressTrinidadianTUC
A woman and her daughter look at the street from behind the railings of a basement flat in Notting hill, West London, as a civil rights demonstration passes out of shot, circa 1963

W11 Residents

A woman and her daughter look at the street from behind the railings of a basement flat in Notting hill, West London, as a civil rights demonstration passes out of shot, circa 1963 Gallery: Political Activism
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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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1960s1963activismactivistB+Wbannersblack and whitecampaigncampaignerchildCommittee of 100demonstratordirect actionLondonmenMichael Randlenon-violencepeace campaignerpeoplepolitical protestpoliticsprotest movementsupportersSwinging SixtiesUSAF Wethersfieldwomen
Dr. Michael Randle is surrounded by supporters and banners on his release from Wormwood Scrubs in the winter of 1963, having completed his prison sentence for his part in organising nonviolent direct action at a USAF Wethersfield, as a member of the Committee of 100. A man holds a banner with a CND logo and the legend 'In Prison For You', whilst a woman holds a banner with Randle's face on it

Dr. Michael Randle leaves Wormwood Scrubs

Dr. Michael Randle is surrounded by supporters and banners on his release from Wormwood Scrubs in the winter of 1963, having completed his prison sentence for his part in organising nonviolent direct action at a USAF Wethersfield, as a member of the Committee of 100. A man holds a banner with a CND logo and the legend 'In Prison For You', whilst a woman holds a banner with Randle's face on it Gallery: Political Activism
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1960s1963activismactivistB+Wbannersblack and whitecampaigncampaignerchildCommittee of 100demonstratordirect actionLondonmenMichael Randlenon-violencepeace campaignerpeoplepolitical protestpoliticsprotest movementsupportersSwinging SixtiesUSAF Wethersfieldwomen
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 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
1960s1962adultsastronautB+WBattersea Parkblack and whitechildchildrencrowdseventFestival of LabourfloatfuturisticGreat BritainLabour PartyleisureLondonobserversoptimisticoutsideparadeparkpastoralpoliticsrelaxingrocket shipscientistspacemanspaceshipSwinging Sixtiestechnologytreesviewwoman
During the 1962 Festival of Labour in Battersea Park, a float takes part in a parade. The float is titled 'Designing a great future - Designing a Great Britain' and has people dressed as scientists and astronauts working at draughting tables, as well as a futuristically-styled rocket ship. The float is passing Labour Party leaders, seen from the back

Rocket Science 2

During the 1962 Festival of Labour in Battersea Park, a float takes part in a parade. The float is titled 'Designing a great future - Designing a Great Britain' and has people dressed as scientists and astronauts working at draughting tables, as well as a futuristically-styled rocket ship. The float is passing Labour Party leaders, seen from the back Gallery: Political Activism
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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
1960s1962B+Wblack and whiteblossomboyschildchildrenderelictdozeleisureLondonNotting HilloutsidepastoralrelaxrelaxingsiestasleepsunnySwinging Sixtiestreesurbanviewwheelbarrowyard
Two young boys sleep in wheelbarrows, Notting Hill, west London, circa 1962

Wheelbarrow siesta

Two young boys sleep in wheelbarrows, Notting Hill, west London, circa 1962 Gallery: Leisure
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1960sapartmentsB+Wblack and whitebuildingchildcouncil estateduffel coatflatsgirlhomesleisureLondonnewoutsideplayplaygroundplaytimerelaxrelaxingsoloswingSwinging Sixtiesurbanviewyard
A young girl on a swing flies high in front of a new-build council estate in London

Swing girl

A young girl on a swing flies high in front of a new-build council estate in London Gallery: Leisure
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1960s1962adultsastronautB+WBattersea Parkblack and whitechildchildrencrowdseventFestival of LabourfloatfuturisticGreat BritainLabour PartyleisureLondonobserversoptimisticoutsideparadeparkpastoralpoliticsrelaxingrocket shipscientistspacemanspaceshipSwinging Sixtiestechnologytreesviewwoman
During the 1962 Festival of Labour in Battersea Park, a float takes part in a parade. The float is titled 'Designing a great future - Designing a Great Britain' and has people dressed as scientists and astronauts working at draughting tables, as well as a futuristically-styled rocket ship

Rocket Science

During the 1962 Festival of Labour in Battersea Park, a float takes part in a parade. The float is titled 'Designing a great future - Designing a Great Britain' and has people dressed as scientists and astronauts working at draughting tables, as well as a futuristically-styled rocket ship Gallery: Leisure
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1960s1962adultsastronautB+WBattersea Parkblack and whitechildchildrencrowdseventFestival of LabourfloatfuturisticGreat BritainLabour PartyleisureLondonobserversoptimisticoutsideparadeparkpastoralpoliticsrelaxingrocket shipscientistspacemanspaceshipSwinging Sixtiestechnologytreesviewwoman
1960sadultsB+WBattersea Parkblack and whitechildchildrencrowdseventFestival of LabourleisureLondonmarqueeobserversoutsideparkpastoralrelaxingSwinging Sixtiestableautenttreesviewwoman
Children and adults crowd around a large tableau in a marquee during the Festival of Labour in Battersea Park

Park play

Children and adults crowd around a large tableau in a marquee during the Festival of Labour in Battersea Park Gallery: Leisure
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1960s1961B+Wblack and whiteboatschildducksfeedKingstonleisureLondonpastoralrelaxingriverriversidesuburbsuburbanswansSwinging SixtiesThamestreeswoman
A woman and her young daughter feed the ducks and swans on the river Thames in Kingston, west London, circa 1961

Kingston ducks

A woman and her young daughter feed the ducks and swans on the river Thames in Kingston, west London, circa 1961 Gallery: Leisure
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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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