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Fishing fun

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Fishing fun

At the pond in Elder Park c 1950s.

Elder Park opened on 27 June 1885. The bye-laws stipulated that "No person shall wade, bathe or fish in the lake", but these teddy boys are either unaware or unconcerned that they are breaking the rules!

Reference: 660.92.40

Reproduced with the permission of Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Museums

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boating ponds, children, Elder Park, fashions, fishing, girls, parks, promenading, strolling, summer, teddy boys, women



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