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Five year old Michael Mansbridge, the son of driver Fred Mansbridge who is serving with
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Five year old Michael Mansbridge, the son of driver Fred Mansbridge who is serving with
Five year old Michael Mansbridge, the son of driver Fred Mansbridge who is serving with the Royal Engineers in the British Eighth Army on the Italian Front, pictured playing a game of Blind Mans Buffs with children on his school playground in the village of Charlwood, Surrey during the Second World War.
10th December 1943
Staff
Sunday Pictorial
Mirrorpix
Charlwood
Surrey
England
Media ID 21898571
© Mirrorpix
Boys Games Girls Playground Schoolchildren
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Capturing Innocence Amidst Chaos - Five-year-old Michael Mansbridge Finds Joy in the Midst of War
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. In this poignant photo print, we are transported back to the heart-wrenching era of World War Two. It is December 10th, 1943, and young Michael Mansbridge, son of driver Fred Mansbridge serving with the Royal Engineers in the British Eighth Army on the Italian Front, provides a glimpse into a momentary respite from the horrors of conflict. The image showcases little Michael engrossed in a game of Blind Man's Buffs with fellow schoolchildren on their playground in Charlwood, Surrey. Despite being surrounded by uncertainty and fear that permeated every aspect of life during wartime, these innocent souls find solace and laughter through play. Their joyful expressions serve as a reminder that even amidst chaos and destruction, childhood resilience prevails. Boys and girls alike come together to revel in moments of fun and camaraderie – an oasis amidst turmoil. This photograph encapsulates not only the spirit of youth but also highlights how communities rallied together during those trying times. The school playground becomes a sanctuary where children momentarily forget about war's grim reality. As we reflect upon this snapshot from history captured by Staff at Memory Lane Prints, it serves as both a testament to human strength and an enduring symbol that hope can be found even within the darkest chapters.
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