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Reading on the beach with Bournemouth Pier in the background

A hand resting on a book on the sand with sunglasses nearby
A peaceful beach scene featuring a book and sunglasses, with Bournemouth Pier in the distance.

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The photograph captures a hand resting on the book 'The Sea, The Sea' by Iris Murdoch, placed on a patterned towel on the sandy beach. In the background, Bournemouth Pier is visible, with people enjoying the sun and sea. The scene suggests a warm, sunny day, perfect for reading by the shore.

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book and beach scene
Where
Bournemouth, Dorset
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Free with a credit link
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The Bournemouth Guide

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