Long gone are the days when kids could play in the street freely – in 2019, you’re more likely to find them animatedly chatting to their friends while they play Fortnite on one of their many devices.
New book Paradise Streets is a culmination of work from 10 photographers and depicts the lost art of playing outside.
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The photos, from photographers including Shirley Baker, Martin O’Neill and Paul Kaye, span four decades from the 1930s to the ‘70s, depicting a bygone era of children playing in the street.
The book, published by Hoxton Mini Press, is a nostalgic record of past freedoms, revealing how attitudes towards safety have shifted over the 20th century.
Perfect for anyone who wants to reflect on time gone by, the book is £16.95 and you can buy it here.