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| The Camera was found loaded with an unfinished roll of Kodak Super-XX black and white film, which was manufactured between 1937 and about 1954. Judging by the clothes and the backing paper, I would guess that the photos were taken in the early fifties. When I developed the film in Agfa Rodinal (6 mins, 1+25, 20c) I found that the base fog was so dark that I could not make out any details on the negatives (see the photo with a strip of fresh film, right). However, when I extracted the images I was extremely pleased to see the results of a family outing to Stonehenge among them. If by any chance anyone recognises the family, I would be very happy to return the camera and the prints. |  |
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Mum, Dad and daughter Sally pose at the entrance, with the famous stones providing a dramatic backdrop.
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In the 50's it was possible to get much closer to the stones than today. Mum is waiting impatiently for her turn to take a few snaps.
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| Mum and Dad are joined by Auntie Dolly, with Sally taking over the camera. The Fotet must have belonged to Auntie, as Mum is carrying the family camera. | On a further outing, Sally gazes wistfully out over the Wiltshire countryside as they stop at a local beauty spot on the way home. | |
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| A proud Dad poses in his pride and joy - his garden. It was obviously a good year for weeds. The photo would have been taken by Auntie, who obviously had a good eye for composition. | Now it's Mum's turn. She was probably a mainstay of the local Gardening Society and Women's Institute, and did most of the gardening herself. |
All Photographs © Brian Price except where stated