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Wednesday, 13 February 2019

Adults hiking


A different take on hiking from the May 1958 edition of John Bull magazine published by Odhams in Great Britain, the British answer to America's iconic Saturday Evening Post employing similar highly talented illustrators.

What is so good about it is showing the notion of adults continuing in pursuits started in childhood keeping themselves mentally as well as physically fit to which in time 'junior' can join in as a family activity at the time the Clean Air Act of 1956 was cleaning up literally the appalling air of the major towns and cities helping boost longevity

A good point is how the man is wearing an outfit not far removed from that of boys, not least boys in Scouting in shirt sleeves and shorts even if he has no neckerchief or tie on simply because it is a much healthier form of dress for outdoors.

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