Sandra George
’Gingerbread, Bouncy Castle at Cramond, Edinburgh’ (1988)
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Image description: black and white landscape photograph of children and adults on a FANTASY FOREST bouncy castle. Some are sitting, and some are mid bounce. The bouncy castle has two pillars painted like angry trees. The adults and children are laughing and smiling.
Sandra George
’Untitled, Edinburgh’ (1982)
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Image description: black and white landscape photograph of a dark skinned child with dark hair on a seesaw. They are wearing a light and dark striped woollen hat, a light winter coat, long white socks and open toed shoes. She is holding on to the handle of the seesaw and smiling at the camera.
Sandra George
‘The Venchie, Craigmillar, Edinburgh’ (1980)
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Image description: black and white landscape photograph of the Venchie Young People's Project building behind barbed wire. The building has a mural depicting children smiling. Across the building's top, a sign reads 'SAVE THE CHILDREN FUND NIDDRIE ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND'. The top of Arthur's Seat is visible over the building.
Sandra George
’Bingham, Edinburgh’ 1980
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Image description: black and white landscape photograph of the Bingham Mermaid sculpture. A child with light skin, very short dark hair, and dressed in a stripy light and dark top and grey trousers stands at the foot of a large concrete sculpture of a mermaid. They have a string around their neck, and they look directly at the camera. The mermaid is reclining, and has long concrete hair and a dazzling mosaic tail comprised of millions of tile pieces. Standing on the tail is a second child, silhouetted with their hands on their hips.
Sandra George
‘Leith, Edinburgh’ 1979
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Image description: black and white portrait photograph of two children standing amidst a pile of wood for a bonfire. One has light skin, mid length dark hair, and wears a grey sweatshirt and jeans, and is leaning against pieces in the middle of the pile. They look relaxed and smile at the camera. Above them, a second child, who has light skin, long mid dark hair, and a grey zip up top and trousers, stands on a piece of wood. They are holding on to a long piece with their left hand, and their right fist is clenched. They have a ferocious expression on their face.
Sandra George
’Kids in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh’ (1984)
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Image description: black and white portrait photograph of three adults and a child constructing a play house. On the left, an adult with light skin, dark hair, and dark overalls bends down inspecting a corner. In the back right, another adult does the same. In the centre of the play house, a young child stands, wearing dark jeans. To the right, a man with light skin and mid length dark hair wearing a white T shirt, dark leather jacket, and dark jeans holds a corner together. He is looking down at it, and his other hand takes something from his pocket.
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