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Old couple in deck chairs, Great Yarmouth, England
An elderly couple sit in deck chairs in a promenade shelter at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England. He reads the newspaper and wears a knotted handkerchief on his head. She sleeps soundly Date: 1992
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Chairs Darby Deck Derby Dunn Handkerchief Joan Knotted Norfolk Philip Sleeping Yarmouth
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This evocative photograph captures the tranquility and intimacy of an elderly couple's moment of respite during a summer holiday at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, in 1992. The image shows the couple seated in a quaint seaside shelter, with the man intently reading the newspaper and wearing a knotted handkerchief on his head to shield himself from the sun. His wife, dressed in a floral print dress, dozes peacefully in the shade next to him. The shelter, adorned with colorful flowers and a "Darby & Joan" sign, adds to the charming atmosphere of the seaside scene. The title "Darby & Joan" is a traditional English term for an elderly married couple, reflecting the long and devoted relationship between these two individuals. The photograph, taken by acclaimed photographer Philip Dunn, beautifully encapsulates the essence of a relaxing summer holiday and the simple pleasures of aging gracefully with a loved one.
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