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Two beachcombers, Hove and Brighton seafront
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Two beachcombers, Hove and Brighton seafront
Two beachcombers rummage in a litter bin on the Hove and Brighton seafront.
circa 1960s
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Beachcomber Bins Brighton Caps Cigarette Dirty Dishevelled Hove Junk Litter Peaked Pebbles Pebbly Rubbish Salvage Scruffy Seafront Tramp Tramps Vagrant Vagrants Wire
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In this evocative photograph taken in the 1960s, two beachcombers are seen rummaging through a litter bin on the Hove and Brighton seafront. The men, dressed in scruffy and disheveled clothing, are intently focused on their search, oblivious to the passing crowds and the bustling activity around them. One man wears a peaked cap, while the other sports a similar cap at a jaunty angle. Their faces are etched with lines of age and weariness, yet their determined expressions betray a sense of hope and resilience. The pebbly beach and rolling waves of the English Channel form a backdrop to this scene, which captures the essence of the coastal resort towns of Hove and Brighton in the 1960s. The men's rummaging in the litter bins speaks to the stark reality of poverty and hardship that existed even in seemingly idyllic seaside settings. The wire bins, filled with discarded rubbish, serve as a reminder of the contrast between wealth and want that was a part of everyday life in the era. This image offers a glimpse into a bygone era, one that was marked by economic hardship and social inequality. Yet, it also highlights the resourcefulness and determination of those who lived through it. The two beachcombers, with their peaked caps and cigarette in hand, embody the spirit of salvage and survival that was a part of life for many during the 1960s. This photograph is part of The Paul Kaye Collection at Mary Evans Picture Library and is a poignant reminder of the complexities and contradictions of life in post-war Britain. It invites us to reflect on the past and the stories that lie hidden within the frames of old photographs.
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