A boy enjoys his ice cream as he sits on a sea mine

1940

A poignant slice of wartime life on the Kent coast, this 1940 photograph shows a young boy perched atop an old sea mine—one of the many left stranded on the shingle beaches around Deal—enjoying an ice cream cone. The scene captures both the ever‑present reminders of conflict and the simple innocence of childhood: while the mine’s rusted hull and mooring attachments hint at the recent peril of coastal bombardment and naval warfare, the boy’s contented pose and treat symbolize resilience and the determination to carry on with small comforts despite the surrounding threats.

Envíado por OldPik el 24 de agosto de 2024

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A boy enjoys his ice cream as he sits on a sea mine
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