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Paignton Promenade, Devon, Summer 1950
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Paignton Promenade, Devon, Summer 1950
A view looking south along the promenade at Paignton. It is adorned with flags of the World, perhaps celebrating the football World Cup taking place in Brazil during June and July of 1950. Hoards of people are crammed onto the beach, with others watching an event on the green
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
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© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1950 1950s Beach Devon Promenade Seaside Paignton Seafront
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Paignton Promenade, Devon, Summer 1950 - A Vibrant Celebration of the World Cup
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. Step back in time to the summer of 1950 with this print from the STEAM Museum of the GWR. The image showcases Paignton Promenade in all its glory, bustling with excitement and adorned with flags representing nations from around the world. It is believed that these colorful banners were a tribute to the football World Cup held in Brazil during June and July of that year. As you gaze at this snapshot frozen in time, you can almost feel the energy emanating from the hoards of people who have flocked to Paignton's sandy shores. The beach is packed with sunseekers relishing every inch of available space, while others gather on the green to witness an event unfolding before their eyes. The scene captures a moment when community spirit was at its peak; families and friends coming together for leisurely days by the sea. Children build sandcastles as seagulls swoop overhead, while adults soak up rays under brightly colored umbrellas. This photograph encapsulates not only a specific place but also an era - it transports us back to a simpler time when summers were filled with joyous gatherings and carefree moments spent along Britain's picturesque coastlines. Let this enchanting image transport you back to Paignton Promenade in 1950, where laughter echoed against crashing waves and memories were made beneath sunny skies.
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