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"Urchin: A Kaleidoscope of Childhood Adventures in Balham, SW London" Step onto the vibrant streets of Balham, SW London and witness a symphony of childhood delights

Background imageUrchin Collection: Halfpenny Ices, from Street Life in London, by J

Halfpenny Ices, from Street Life in London, by J
659995 Halfpenny Ices, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Background imageUrchin Collection: The Dramatic Shoe-Black, from Street Life in London, by J

The Dramatic Shoe-Black, from Street Life in London, by J
659992 The Dramatic Shoe-Black, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Background imageUrchin Collection: The Sellers of Shell-fish, from Street Life in London, by J

The Sellers of Shell-fish, from Street Life in London, by J
659990 The Sellers of Shell-fish, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Background imageUrchin Collection: Lord Shaftesburys visit to the Westminster Ragged School of Industry

Lord Shaftesburys visit to the Westminster Ragged School of Industry
STC393425 Lord Shaftesburys visit to the Westminster Ragged School of Industry, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub

Background imageUrchin Collection: Gossips by Frank Reynolds - Union Jack Club

Gossips by Frank Reynolds - Union Jack Club Date: 1907

Background imageUrchin Collection: Blacksmith tree frog, Hypsiboas faber

Blacksmith tree frog, Hypsiboas faber
Blacksmith tree frog, blacksmith treefrog or smith frog, Hypsiboas faber or Boana faber (Rana gaimardii, Hyla gaimardii. Ranocchiella di Gaimard)

Background imageUrchin Collection: Heart urchin, Spatangus purpureus

Heart urchin, Spatangus purpureus. Spatango paonazzo. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

Background imageUrchin Collection: Purple sail, Velella velella

Purple sail, Velella velella
Sea raft, by-the-wind sailor, purple sail, little sail, Velella velella. 1, 2. Velella larga, Velella bislunga. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario

Background imageUrchin Collection: European edible sea urchin, Echinus esculentus

European edible sea urchin, Echinus esculentus
European edible sea urchin or common sea urchin, Echinus esculentus Echino commestibile. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Background imageUrchin Collection: Maori Boys, Whakarewarewa, c. 1910 (silver gelatin print)

Maori Boys, Whakarewarewa, c. 1910 (silver gelatin print)
MGS272358 Maori Boys, Whakarewarewa, c.1910 (silver gelatin print) by Seldon, Ralph (fl.1900-10); 14.6x19.6 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; New Zealander, out of copyright

Background imageUrchin Collection: The Truant Gamblers, 1835 (oil on canvas)

The Truant Gamblers, 1835 (oil on canvas)
NYH150021 The Truant Gamblers, 1835 (oil on canvas) by Mount, William Sidney (1807-68); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright

Background imageUrchin Collection: The First Ragged School, Westminster, 1851 (oil on canvas)

The First Ragged School, Westminster, 1851 (oil on canvas)
BIR185845 The First Ragged School, Westminster, 1851 (oil on canvas) by Blaikley, Alexander (1816-1903); 61.2x91 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Background imageUrchin Collection: Irish Gratitude, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1782 (hand-coloured etching)

Irish Gratitude, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1782 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191208 Irish Gratitude, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1782 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageUrchin Collection: Say! I m der Yellow Kid of Hogans Alley

Say! I m der Yellow Kid of Hogans Alley
NYH188597 Say! I m der Yellow Kid of Hogans Alley, from a poster advertising The Sunday World, c.1900 (colour litho) by Outcault

Background imageUrchin Collection: Savoyard Boy Sleeping, 1869 (panel)

Savoyard Boy Sleeping, 1869 (panel)
BOO73529 Savoyard Boy Sleeping, 1869 (panel) by Leibl, Wilhelm Maria Hubertus (1844-1900); 44x64 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; German, out of copyright

Background imageUrchin Collection: Love Songs and Matches, 1793 (pastel on canvas)

Love Songs and Matches, 1793 (pastel on canvas)
HOL32772 Love Songs and Matches, 1793 (pastel on canvas) by Russell, John (1745-1806); 91.5x71 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageUrchin Collection: The Bohemian, 1890 (oil on canvas)

The Bohemian, 1890 (oil on canvas)
694498 The Bohemian, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); 124.4x149.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageUrchin Collection: The Triumph of Justice II (colour litho)

The Triumph of Justice II (colour litho)
6021611 The Triumph of Justice II (colour litho) by Farmiloe, Edith (1870-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Triumph of Justice II)

Background imageUrchin Collection: The Teaze (colour litho)

The Teaze (colour litho)
6021598 The Teaze (colour litho) by Farmiloe, Edith (1870-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Teaze. Illustration for Rag, Tag)

Background imageUrchin Collection: Little Flower-Sellers (colour litho)

Little Flower-Sellers (colour litho)
6021582 Little Flower-Sellers (colour litho) by Farmiloe, Edith (1870-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Flower-Sellers)

Background imageUrchin Collection: A Make-believe Margate (colour litho)

A Make-believe Margate (colour litho)
6021578 A Make-believe Margate (colour litho) by Farmiloe, Edith (1870-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Make-believe Margate)

Background imageUrchin Collection: The Joness Swing (colour litho)

The Joness Swing (colour litho)
6021577 The Joness Swing (colour litho) by Farmiloe, Edith (1870-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Joness Swing. Illustration for Rag, Tag)

Background imageUrchin Collection: Oh! Susannah (colour litho)

Oh! Susannah (colour litho)
6021576 Oh! Susannah (colour litho) by Farmiloe, Edith (1870-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oh! Susannah. Illustration for Rag, Tag)

Background imageUrchin Collection: U, Urchin (colour litho)

U, Urchin (colour litho)
5234232 U, Urchin (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: U, Urchin. Pictorial alphabet)

Background imageUrchin Collection: A Little Boy, c. 1925-32 (oil on canvas)

A Little Boy, c. 1925-32 (oil on canvas)
CIE116609 A Little Boy, c.1925-32 (oil on canvas) by Makowski, Tadeusz (1882-1932); 38x31 cm; Private Collection; Polish, out of copyright

Background imageUrchin Collection: Young Pedlars on the Pont Des Arts, Paris

Young Pedlars on the Pont Des Arts, Paris
WH45291 Young Pedlars on the Pont Des Arts, Paris by Chocarne-Moreau, Paul Charles (1855-1931); 87x112 cm; Private Collection; Photo eWhitford & Hughes, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Background imageUrchin Collection: Slight of Hand by a Monkey or the Ladys Head Unloaded

Slight of Hand by a Monkey or the Ladys Head Unloaded
STC112100 Slight of Hand by a Monkey or the Ladys Head Unloaded, from an original drawing by Grimm, printed for Carington Bowles, London, pub

Background imageUrchin Collection: Boulogne Pier, 1870 (oil on canvas)

Boulogne Pier, 1870 (oil on canvas)
Ma360500 Boulogne Pier, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); 118x251 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUrchin Collection: The Urchin, 1862 (litho on cream chine colle on white wove paper)

The Urchin, 1862 (litho on cream chine colle on white wove paper)
877206 The Urchin, 1862 (litho on cream chine colleon white wove paper) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 28.9x22.8 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Background imageUrchin Collection: 'Strawberries. All ripe! All ripe!', from Street Life in London, by J

"Strawberries. All ripe! All ripe!", from Street Life in London, by J
659975 " Strawberries. All ripe! All ripe!", from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson

Background imageUrchin Collection: (32) The striker being caught, no runs shall be scored, from Laws of Cricket

(32) The striker being caught, no runs shall be scored, from Laws of Cricket
STC169270 (32) The striker being caught, no runs shall be scored, from Laws of Cricket, published 1910 by Crombie, Charles (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUrchin Collection: Scrumping Apples (w / c on paper)

Scrumping Apples (w / c on paper)
BOU203003 Scrumping Apples (w/c on paper) by Paterson, Caroline (c.1850-1919/20); Private Collection; eBourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageUrchin Collection: Sea urchin, Breynia australasiae

Sea urchin, Breynia australasiae (New Holland spatangus, Spatangus australasiae). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Background imageUrchin Collection: Four street urchins skipping rope in an alley, 18th century

Four street urchins skipping rope in an alley, 18th century
Four street urchins skipping rope in an alley. From an engraving by Augustin de Saint-Albin, 18th century. Lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse)

Background imageUrchin Collection: Long-spine slate pen sea urchin, Cidaris cidaris

Long-spine slate pen sea urchin, Cidaris cidaris (Echinus cidaris). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Background imageUrchin Collection: Sir Richard Whittington (1358-1423) distributing charity

Sir Richard Whittington (1358-1423) distributing charity
IL254262 Sir Richard Whittington (1358-1423) distributing charity, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation (colour litho) by Rae

Background imageUrchin Collection: Sea urchins

Sea urchins including edible sea urchin, Echinus esculentus, artichoke urchin, Echinus atratus, Breynia australasiae, etc

Background imageUrchin Collection: As Happy as a King, 1884 (oil on canvas)

As Happy as a King, 1884 (oil on canvas)
POL275751 As Happy as a King, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Stott, William Edward (1859-1918); 71.1x50.8 cm; Private Collection; Susannah Pollen Ltd; English, out of copyright

Background imageUrchin Collection: Varieties of sea urchins and spines

Varieties of sea urchins and spines
Sea urchins with various coloured spines. Sea urchins with red, brown and green spines, edible sea urchin, Echinus esculentus 1, Metalia spatagus with brown spines 6

Background imageUrchin Collection: Varieties of sea urchins

Varieties of sea urchins
Green sea urchin, Psammechinus miliaris 1, 4, Echinometra digitata prima 2, long-spined urchin, Diadema setosum 3, and other varieties. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G.W

Background imageUrchin Collection: Fossil sea urchins, Megalosaurus tooth and Gyrodus teeth

Fossil sea urchins, Megalosaurus tooth and Gyrodus teeth
Fossils of extinct sea urchins: Cidarites maximus 1, Cidarites coronatus 2, Cidarites subangularis 3, Cidarites nobilis 4, Spatangus retusus 6, Nucleolites scutatus 7, tooth of a Megalosaurus 8

Background imageUrchin Collection: Echinoidea sea urchins

Echinoidea sea urchins: sea biscuit, Clypeaster rosaceus 1, 2, Encope emarginata 3, 4, green sea urchin, Echinocyamus pusillus 5-9

Background imageUrchin Collection: Polar bear and sea urchins

Polar bear and sea urchins
Polar bear, Ursus maritimus 1, vulnerable, edible sea urchin, Echinus esculentus 2 and red pencil urchin, Heterocentrotus mammillatus 3. Ours blanc, Oursins

Background imageUrchin Collection: Old Year, New Year, Card (chromolitho)

Old Year, New Year, Card (chromolitho)
730760 Old Year, New Year, Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Year, New Year, Card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Background imageUrchin Collection: Child driving cart, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Child driving cart, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731062 Child driving cart, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Child driving cart)

Background imageUrchin Collection: A Loan, 1827 (hand-coloured engraving)

A Loan, 1827 (hand-coloured engraving)
740540 A Loan, 1827 (hand-coloured engraving) by Lisle, Joseph (fl. 1828-30) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: If you pleae Mrs Soapkins mother says will you lend her a Pan full of Coals till)

Background imageUrchin Collection: Girl in the 'Colonia de Bolsa', Mexico City, 1928 (b / w photo)

Girl in the "Colonia de Bolsa", Mexico City, 1928 (b / w photo)
472708 Girl in the " Colonia de Bolsa", Mexico City, 1928 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageUrchin Collection: Sufferers from the Floods, 1877 (b / w photo)

Sufferers from the Floods, 1877 (b / w photo)
1812903 Sufferers from the Floods, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: This photograph was taken by John Thomson)



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"Urchin: A Kaleidoscope of Childhood Adventures in Balham, SW London" Step onto the vibrant streets of Balham, SW London and witness a symphony of childhood delights. Children with ice lollies in hand, their faces lit up with pure joy as they savor the sweet taste on a scorching summer day. Laughter fills the air as mischievous youngsters attempt daring handstands, defying gravity right there on the bustling street. But it's not just human urchins that grace these lively streets; nature's own hedgehog bewitches passersby with its prickly charm. As you stroll along, an advertisement for Bovril catches your eye - a nostalgic reminder of simpler times when warm cups of this savory elixir brought comfort to weary souls. Boys gather outside a tantalizing sweet shop, their eyes wide with anticipation at the colorful array of treats within. These young urchins exude innocence and curiosity as they navigate life's small pleasures amidst the backdrop of Balham's charming streets. Travel back in time to Victorian London where orphaned boys scrape together meager existence through begging and sweeping dusty cobblestones. Their resilience shines through despite adversity - true embodiments of urban urchins fighting against all odds. Venturing into Dalí's Studio feels like stepping into another dimension altogether. Surrealism dances before your eyes as imagination runs wild among paintbrushes and canvases - a haven for creative urchins seeking refuge from reality. In contrast to busy cityscapes lies serene Balham once again, where girls clutch their books tightly while walking towards knowledge-filled horizons. Education becomes their armor against life’s challenges – little bookworms blossoming amidst this urban landscape. Crossing borders to Belfast’s Falls Road area reveals yet another group of spirited children embracing their unique identity amidst Northern Ireland’s rich heritage.