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1960s1964Ace CafeauthenticatedB+Wbadgesbikersbikesblack and whiteclubcountercultureduskenginesEnglandganggoggleshelmetshighwayJohn Hoppy HopkinsleatherLondonmotorbikesmotorcyclemotorwayNorth CircularpatchesridersroadrockerssignaturestylesubcultureSwinging Sixtiestabooton-upunderground culture
A black and white photographic print of three male motorbike riders/Rockers in mid-shot, whilst taking a break on the hard shoulder of the North Circular at dusk, on their way to the famous biker hangout the Ace Café, Greater London circa 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Signed print of British bikers

A black and white photographic print of three male motorbike riders/Rockers in mid-shot, whilst taking a break on the hard shoulder of the North Circular at dusk, on their way to the famous biker hangout the Ace Café, Greater London circa 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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1960s1964Ace CafeauthenticatedB+Wbadgesbikersbikesblack and whiteclubcountercultureduskenginesEnglandganggoggleshelmetshighwayJohn Hoppy HopkinsleatherLondonmotorbikesmotorcyclemotorwayNorth CircularpatchesridersroadrockerssignaturestylesubcultureSwinging Sixtiestabooton-upunderground culture
1960s1964Ace CafeauthenticatedB+Wbikersbikesblack and whiteclubcountercultureenginesEnglandganggoggleshelmetshighwayJohn Hoppy HopkinsleatherLondonmotorbikesmotorcycleNorth CircularridersroadrockerssignaturestylesubcultureSwinging Sixtiestabooton-upunderground culture
A black and white photographic print of a British motorbike rider as he sits on his bike at the side of the North Circular and chats with a friend, during a meet-up of bikers on the way to the famous biker hangout the Ace Café, Greater London circa 1964,  signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Signed print of British bikers

A black and white photographic print of a British motorbike rider as he sits on his bike at the side of the North Circular and chats with a friend, during a meet-up of bikers on the way to the famous biker hangout the Ace Café, Greater London circa 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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1960s1964Ace CafeauthenticatedB+Wbikersbikesblack and whiteclubcountercultureenginesEnglandganggoggleshelmetshighwayJohn Hoppy HopkinsleatherLondonmotorbikesmotorcycleNorth CircularridersroadrockerssignaturestylesubcultureSwinging Sixtiestabooton-upunderground culture
1960s1964Ace CafeB+Wbikersbikesblack and whiteclubcountercultureenginesEnglandganggoggleshelmetshighwayJohn Hoppy HopkinsleatherLondonmotorbikesmotorcycleNorth CircularridersroadrockersstylesubcultureSwinging Sixtiestabooton-upunderground culture
A black and white photographic print of a British motorbike rider as he sits on his bike at the side of the North Circular and chats with a friend, during a meet-up of bikers on the way to the famous biker hangout the Ace Café, Greater London circa 1964,  signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Signed print of British bikers

A black and white photographic print of a British motorbike rider as he sits on his bike at the side of the North Circular and chats with a friend, during a meet-up of bikers on the way to the famous biker hangout the Ace Café, Greater London circa 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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1960s1964Ace CafeB+Wbikersbikesblack and whiteclubcountercultureenginesEnglandganggoggleshelmetshighwayJohn Hoppy HopkinsleatherLondonmotorbikesmotorcycleNorth CircularridersroadrockersstylesubcultureSwinging Sixtiestabooton-upunderground culture
1960s1964Ace CafeB+Wbadgesbikersbikesblack and whiteclubcountercultureduskenginesEnglandganggoggleshelmetshighwayJohn Hoppy HopkinsleatherLondonmotorbikesmotorcyclemotorwayNorth CircularpatchesridersroadrockersstylesubcultureSwinging Sixtiestabooton-upunderground culture
A black and white photographic print of three male motorbike riders/Rockers in mid-shot, whilst taking a break on the hard shoulder of the North Circular at dusk, on their way to the famous biker hangout the Ace Café, Greater London circa 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Signed print of British bikers

A black and white photographic print of three male motorbike riders/Rockers in mid-shot, whilst taking a break on the hard shoulder of the North Circular at dusk, on their way to the famous biker hangout the Ace Café, Greater London circa 1964, signed by the photographer John 'Hoppy' Hopkins Gallery:
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1960s1964Ace CafeB+Wbadgesbikersbikesblack and whiteclubcountercultureduskenginesEnglandganggoggleshelmetshighwayJohn Hoppy HopkinsleatherLondonmotorbikesmotorcyclemotorwayNorth CircularpatchesridersroadrockersstylesubcultureSwinging Sixtiestabooton-upunderground culture
1960s1962B+Wblack and whitecinemaEnglandfilmHenry KosterJimmy StewartladderleisureMaureen O’HaraMechanics CinemamoviesMr Hobbs Takes A VacationNottinghampasteposterSwinging Londonworking life
A man up a ladder pastes an advert for the film ‘Mr Hobbs Takes a Vacation’ ft. Jimmy Stewart and Maureen O’Hara, above the main entrance at The Mechanics Cinema in Nottingham, England 1962

Mr Hobbs Takes a Vacation

A man up a ladder pastes an advert for the film ‘Mr Hobbs Takes a Vacation’ ft. Jimmy Stewart and Maureen O’Hara, above the main entrance at The Mechanics Cinema in Nottingham, England 1962 Gallery: Working Life
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1960s1962B+Wblack and whitecinemaEnglandfilmHenry KosterJimmy StewartladderleisureMaureen O’HaraMechanics CinemamoviesMr Hobbs Takes A VacationNottinghampasteposterSwinging Londonworking life
1950s195619571st XIblack and whiteCambridgecompetitionEmmanuel CollegeEnglandfirst elevenhistoryhockeyJohn Hoppy Hopkinsoutfitposesportteamteenageruniversity
John Hopkins in the Emmanuel College 1st Hockey XI, 1956-57

John Hopkins in the Emmanuel College 1st Hockey XI, 1956-57

John Hopkins in the Emmanuel College 1st Hockey XI, 1956-57 Gallery: timeline
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1950s195619571st XIblack and whiteCambridgecompetitionEmmanuel CollegeEnglandfirst elevenhistoryhockeyJohn Hoppy Hopkinsoutfitposesportteamteenageruniversity
1940bearblack and whitecharmingEnglandgardenhappyhistoricalJohn Hoppy Hopkinslaughingsmilingteddy beartoddlertoywartime
John Hopkins and Edward Bear about 1940, aged 3

John Hopkins and Edward Bear about 1940, aged 3

John Hopkins and Edward Bear about 1940, aged 3 Gallery: timeline
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1940bearblack and whitecharmingEnglandgardenhappyhistoricalJohn Hoppy Hopkinslaughingsmilingteddy beartoddlertoywartime
1940sblack and whiteboarding schoolCaldicott SchoolchildcompetitioncricketEnglandhistoryJohn Hoppy Hopkinsmascotoutfitposesport
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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1940sblack and whiteboarding schoolCaldicott SchoolchildcompetitioncricketEnglandhistoryJohn Hoppy Hopkinsmascotoutfitposesport
1939beachblack and whitebucket and spadecharmingcostumeEnglandhappyhistoricalholidayJohn Hoppy Hopkinsknittedpre-warSussextoddlerWittering
John Hoppy Hopkins on Wittering beach 1at  year 10 months, June 1939

John Hoppy Hopkins on Wittering beach 1at year 10 months, June 1939

John Hoppy Hopkins on Wittering beach 1at year 10 months, June 1939 Gallery: timeline
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1939beachblack and whitebucket and spadecharmingcostumeEnglandhappyhistoricalholidayJohn Hoppy Hopkinsknittedpre-warSussextoddlerWittering
1938babyblack and whitecharmingEnglandgardenhappyhistoricalJohn Hoppy Hopkinslaughingpre-warsmilingwrapped-up
Hoppy as a baby, circa 1938

Hoppy as a baby, circa 1938

Hoppy as a baby, circa 1938 Gallery: timeline
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1938babyblack and whitecharmingEnglandgardenhappyhistoricalJohn Hoppy Hopkinslaughingpre-warsmilingwrapped-up
1937announcementAugustbirthEnglandhistoryJohn Hoppy HopkinsPost OfficeSloughtelegram
Birth telegram for John Hopkins on 15.08.1937, sent to home address at ‘Lulworth’, Lynwood Ave, Slough

JVLH-birth-telegram

Birth telegram for John Hopkins on 15.08.1937, sent to home address at ‘Lulworth’, Lynwood Ave, Slough Gallery: timeline
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1937announcementAugustbirthEnglandhistoryJohn Hoppy HopkinsPost OfficeSloughtelegram
1950sbandCambridgecultureEnglandhepjazzJohn Hoppy Hopkinsmusicianperformpianoplaysmokingstudentuniversity
John Hoppy Hopkins plays piano in a jazz band during his university days, circa 1950s

Blue Hot Jazz

John Hoppy Hopkins plays piano in a jazz band during his university days, circa 1950s Gallery: timeline
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1950sbandCambridgecultureEnglandhepjazzJohn Hoppy Hopkinsmusicianperformpianoplaysmokingstudentuniversity
1957cultureEnglandguitarhepjazzJohn Hoppy HopkinsmusicianperformplayPyne T-Vsolostudent
Hoppy plays guitar aboard the Pyne T-V bus, before a press reception, summer 1957

Hoppy plays guitar

Hoppy plays guitar aboard the Pyne T-V bus, before a press reception, summer 1957 Gallery: timeline
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1957cultureEnglandguitarhepjazzJohn Hoppy HopkinsmusicianperformplayPyne T-Vsolostudent
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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1940s19461947black and whitecameraceremonialcharmingchildEnglandhistoryJohn Hoppy HopkinsMarilyn HopkinsoutingposeTower of LondonuniformYeoman Warder
1945ChristmasDecemberEnglandFather ChristmashistoryJohn Hoppy Hopkinsletterlistpost-warSantatoystradition
Letter to Santa by John Hoppy Hopkins on 23 December 1945, aged 8

Letter to Santa by John Hoppy Hopkins on 23 December 1945, aged 8

Letter to Santa by John Hoppy Hopkins on 23 December 1945, aged 8 Gallery: timeline
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1945ChristmasDecemberEnglandFather ChristmashistoryJohn Hoppy Hopkinsletterlistpost-warSantatoystradition
1950s1958black and whiteCambridgecelebrationEmmanuel CollegeEnglandformalgraduategraduationJohn Hoppy Hopkinstoastuniversity
John Hoppy Hopkins on graduation day from Emmanuel College, Cambridge, 1958

John Hoppy Hopkins on graduation day from Emmanuel College, Cambridge, 1958

John Hoppy Hopkins on graduation day from Emmanuel College, Cambridge, 1958 Gallery: timeline
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1950s1958black and whiteCambridgecelebrationEmmanuel CollegeEnglandformalgraduategraduationJohn Hoppy Hopkinstoastuniversity
1940sbalancebicycleblack and whiteCaldicott Schoolcompetitionconcentrationcross-countryEnglandhistoryJohn Hoppy Hopkinsraceracingsportyouth
John Hoppy Hopkins at Caldicott School bicycle cross country race, sporting number 9, circa 1946-9

JVLH-bike-9

John Hoppy Hopkins at Caldicott School bicycle cross country race, sporting number 9, circa 1946-9 Gallery: timeline
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1940sbalancebicycleblack and whiteCaldicott Schoolcompetitionconcentrationcross-countryEnglandhistoryJohn Hoppy Hopkinsraceracingsportyouth
1940sblack and whiteBuckinghamshireBucks.deckchairEnglandFranhamJohn Hoppy HopkinsjoyfuloutsidesmilingYew Tree Houseyouth
John Hoppy Hopkins at Yew Tree House, Farnham Royal, Bucks. 1946/1951

John Hoppy Hopkins at Yew Tree House, Farnham Royal, Bucks. 1946/1951

John Hoppy Hopkins at Yew Tree House, Farnham Royal, Bucks. 1946/1951 Gallery: timeline
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1940sblack and whiteBuckinghamshireBucks.deckchairEnglandFranhamJohn Hoppy HopkinsjoyfuloutsidesmilingYew Tree Houseyouth
1960s1963B+Wblack and whitebomb disposalBritish ArmyEnglandeventfieldinsigniamalenon-commissioned officerpost-warrankSwinging SixtiestattoounexplodeduniformUXBworking lifeWWII
A non-commissioned officer of the British Army leans forward with his hands on his knees as he looks to the side, during a possible unexploded bomb event in an English field, circa 1963

UXB NCO

A non-commissioned officer of the British Army leans forward with his hands on his knees as he looks to the side, during a possible unexploded bomb event in an English field, circa 1963 Gallery: Working Life
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1960s1963B+Wblack and whitebomb disposalBritish ArmyEnglandeventfieldinsigniamalenon-commissioned officerpost-warrankSwinging SixtiestattoounexplodeduniformUXBworking lifeWWII
1960sB+Wblack and whitedonkey jacketselderlyEnglandFrimley and Camberleyhousing estatelabourersmalesmenportraitsposepost-warsmilingSurreySwinging Sixtieswheelbarrowworking classworking lifeyoung
Two male labourers in donkey jackets pose by their wheelbarrow on a post-war housing estate in Frimley and Camberley, Surrey, circa 1963

Frimley and Camberley labourers

Two male labourers in donkey jackets pose by their wheelbarrow on a post-war housing estate in Frimley and Camberley, Surrey, circa 1963 Gallery: Working Life
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1960sB+Wblack and whitedonkey jacketselderlyEnglandFrimley and Camberleyhousing estatelabourersmalesmenportraitsposepost-warsmilingSurreySwinging Sixtieswheelbarrowworking classworking lifeyoung
1960sapronB+Wblack and whitecardigandisapprovingdoor-stepelderlyEnglandexpressionFrimley and Camberleyfront doorglassesinterviewportraitsSurreySwinging Sixtiesunamusedwomanworking class
An elderly lady wearing glasses, a cardigan and an apron stands at her front door and purses her lips during an interview in Frimley and Camberley, Surrey, circa 1963

Door-stepping in Frimley and Camberley

An elderly lady wearing glasses, a cardigan and an apron stands at her front door and purses her lips during an interview in Frimley and Camberley, Surrey, circa 1963 Gallery: Portraits
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1960sapronB+Wblack and whitecardigandisapprovingdoor-stepelderlyEnglandexpressionFrimley and Camberleyfront doorglassesinterviewportraitsSurreySwinging Sixtiesunamusedwomanworking class
1950sblack and whiteCadetCombined CadetEnglandFelstedhistoryHoppyJohn Hoppy Hopkinsmilitaryoutfitposeuniform
John 'Hoppy' Hopkins in Felsted Combined Cadet uniform, circa 1950's

Hoppy the Cadet

John 'Hoppy' Hopkins in Felsted Combined Cadet uniform, circa 1950's Gallery: timeline
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1950sblack and whiteCadetCombined CadetEnglandFelstedhistoryHoppyJohn Hoppy Hopkinsmilitaryoutfitposeuniform
1960scultureEnglandJohn Hoppy HopkinsleaderLondonportraitprovocateursceneSwinging Sixtiesunderground
John Hoppy Hopkins portrait, England circa 1960s

Hoppy Portrait

John Hoppy Hopkins portrait, England circa 1960s Gallery: writings
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1960scultureEnglandJohn Hoppy HopkinsleaderLondonportraitprovocateursceneSwinging Sixtiesunderground
1960s1961bandculturedrinkingEnglandfreestyleguitarhepjamjazzJohn Hoppy HopkinsmusicianNicole LepskyOxfordperformplaypubpublicrehearsetrad
Pub Jam. L-R: Unknown, Nicole Lepsky, John Hoppy Hopkins, Unknown; Oxford, England circa 1961

Hoppy Plays Guitar

Pub Jam. L-R: Unknown, Nicole Lepsky, John Hoppy Hopkins, Unknown; Oxford, England circa 1961 Gallery: writings
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1960s1961bandculturedrinkingEnglandfreestyleguitarhepjamjazzJohn Hoppy HopkinsmusicianNicole LepskyOxfordperformplaypubpublicrehearsetrad
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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1940sblack and whiteboarding schoolCaldicott SchoolcharmingchildEnglandflaghistoryJohn Hoppy Hopkinsoutfitposescoutuniform
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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1939black and whitebus conductorcharmingchildEnglandfancy dresshistoryJohn Hoppy Hopkinsmake-believeoutfitplayposepretendsepiatoddler
1960s1963activityadultsB+Wbeachblack and whitebreakCampaign for Nuclear DisarmamentchildrenCNDcoastcoastalEnglandflagguitarholidayleisurelogomenPunch and JudypuppetsrockssandseasideSwinging Sixtiestentwomen
During a CND outing to the beach, a small group of adults and children sit in front of a Punch and Judy puppet show. There is a CND logo on a flag planted into the sand by the puppet tent, and a guitar lies close by, circa 1963

CND Punch and Judy

During a CND outing to the beach, a small group of adults and children sit in front of a Punch and Judy puppet show. There is a CND logo on a flag planted into the sand by the puppet tent, and a guitar lies close by, circa 1963 Gallery: CND
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1960s1963activityadultsB+Wbeachblack and whitebreakCampaign for Nuclear DisarmamentchildrenCNDcoastcoastalEnglandflagguitarholidayleisurelogomenPunch and JudypuppetsrockssandseasideSwinging Sixtiestentwomen
1960s1963activityB+Wbeachblack and whitebreakbridleCampaign for Nuclear DisarmamentCNDcoastcoastaldonkeydonkey ridesEnglandholidayleisurelogomansandseasideSwinging Sixties
A close up of a donkey's head with a CND logo on the bridle. A man stands in the background, circa 1963

CND donkey

A close up of a donkey's head with a CND logo on the bridle. A man stands in the background, circa 1963 Gallery: CND
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1960s1963activityB+Wbeachblack and whitebreakbridleCampaign for Nuclear DisarmamentCNDcoastcoastaldonkeydonkey ridesEnglandholidayleisurelogomansandseasideSwinging Sixties
1960sactivityadultsarrivalB+Wblack and whitechurchcountrysidedisplayEnglandeventgravestonesguestsleisuremanostentatiousoutsidepastoralrelaxingruralSwinging Sixtiestail coattop hatviewwealthyweddingwomen
A male guest in top hat and tails accompanies two female guests wearing hats as they arrive at the church for a country wedding

A country wedding

A male guest in top hat and tails accompanies two female guests wearing hats as they arrive at the church for a country wedding Gallery: Leisure
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1960sactivityadultsarrivalB+Wblack and whitechurchcountrysidedisplayEnglandeventgravestonesguestsleisuremanostentatiousoutsidepastoralrelaxingruralSwinging Sixtiestail coattop hatviewwealthyweddingwomen
1960s1963activityadultsB+Wbeachblack and whiteboatsbreakbuildingCampaign for Nuclear DisarmamentchildrenCNDcoastcoastalEnglandharbourholidayleisurelogomenPunch and JudypuppetssandseaseasideshortsswimsuitSwinging Sixtiestentwomen
During a CND outing to the beach, children and adults gather around a Punch and Judy tent on the sand. A small harbour is visible in the background of the shot, with boats and a building on the harbour wall, and holidaymakers sit on deckchairs in the foreground of the image, circa 1963

CND puppetcrowd 2

During a CND outing to the beach, children and adults gather around a Punch and Judy tent on the sand. A small harbour is visible in the background of the shot, with boats and a building on the harbour wall, and holidaymakers sit on deckchairs in the foreground of the image, circa 1963 Gallery: Leisure
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1960s1963activityadultsB+Wbeachblack and whiteboatsbreakbuildingCampaign for Nuclear DisarmamentchildrenCNDcoastcoastalEnglandharbourholidayleisurelogomenPunch and JudypuppetssandseaseasideshortsswimsuitSwinging Sixtiestentwomen
1960s1963activityadultsB+Wbeachblack and whitebreakCampaign for Nuclear DisarmamentchildrenCNDcoastcoastaldeckchairsEnglandholidayleisuremenPunch and JudypuppetssandseasideshortsswimsuitSwinging Sixtiestentwomen
During a CND outing to the beach, children and adults gather around a Punch and Judy tent on the sand. The children are transfixed by the off-screen puppets, circa 1963

CND puppet crowd

During a CND outing to the beach, children and adults gather around a Punch and Judy tent on the sand. The children are transfixed by the off-screen puppets, circa 1963 Gallery: Leisure
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1960s1963activityadultsB+Wbeachblack and whitebreakCampaign for Nuclear DisarmamentchildrenCNDcoastcoastaldeckchairsEnglandholidayleisuremenPunch and JudypuppetssandseasideshortsswimsuitSwinging Sixtiestentwomen
1960s1963activityadultsB+Wballoonsbeachblack and whitebreakbridleCampaign for Nuclear DisarmamentchildrenCNDcoastcoastaldonkeydonkey ridesEnglandholidayleisurelogomensandseasideshortsswimsuitSwinging Sixtieswomen
During a CND outing to the beach, a man and a woman lead a donkey across the sand, in front of a cliff and some beach huts with holidaymakers. There is a blonde girl with plaits on the donkey, and several girls and boys walking alongside, circa 1963

CND donkey ride

During a CND outing to the beach, a man and a woman lead a donkey across the sand, in front of a cliff and some beach huts with holidaymakers. There is a blonde girl with plaits on the donkey, and several girls and boys walking alongside, circa 1963 Gallery: Leisure
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1960s1963activityadultsB+Wballoonsbeachblack and whitebreakbridleCampaign for Nuclear DisarmamentchildrenCNDcoastcoastaldonkeydonkey ridesEnglandholidayleisurelogomensandseasideshortsswimsuitSwinging Sixtieswomen
1960s1963activityadultsB+Wballoonsbeachblack and whitebreakbridleCampaign for Nuclear DisarmamentchildrenCNDcoastcoastaldonkeydonkey ridesEnglandholidayleisurelogomensandseasideshortsswimsuitSwinging Sixtieswomen
A small boy is placed on the back of a donkey on the beach, by three adults. The donkey has a CND sign on its bridle, balloons with the CND logo are tied to its tail, and another small boy is just visible in the background, circa 1963

CND donkey 2

A small boy is placed on the back of a donkey on the beach, by three adults. The donkey has a CND sign on its bridle, balloons with the CND logo are tied to its tail, and another small boy is just visible in the background, circa 1963 Gallery: Leisure
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1960s1963activityadultsB+Wballoonsbeachblack and whitebreakbridleCampaign for Nuclear DisarmamentchildrenCNDcoastcoastaldonkeydonkey ridesEnglandholidayleisurelogomensandseasideshortsswimsuitSwinging Sixtieswomen
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