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Six girls on a Balham street, SW London

Six girls on a Balham street, SW London


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Six girls on a Balham street, SW London

Six girls huddled together in front of a wooden fence on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

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Balham Childhood Cleaner Difference Dustbin Electric Electrical Fence Folding Friends Huddle Huddled Huddling Ribbon Sandals Socks Urchin Urchins Vacuum Racial


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In this evocative photograph, six young girls huddle together on the pavement of a Balham street in South West London during the 1960s. The girls, dressed in summer frocks, socks, and sandals, sit on a wooden fence and a folding chair, their faces filled with joy and excitement. One girl leans against the fence, her arms wrapped around the waist of another, while another rests her head on the lap of yet another. A yellow dustbin and a red and blue electrical equipment, possibly a vacuum cleaner, are visible in the background, adding to the sense of everyday life in the city. The girls, who appear to be of different races, embody the spirit of childhood friendship and camaraderie, their differences seemingly insignificant in the moment. Their hair is styled in bows and ribbons, their socks rolled down, and their faces smeared with the dirt and grime of the pavement. The girls' clothing and accessories, such as the sandals and socks, are typical of the 1960s, making this photograph a valuable historical record of the era. This photograph captures a moment of innocence and joy in the midst of urban life, a reminder of the simple pleasures of childhood and the enduring bonds of friendship. The wooden fence and the pavement serve as a backdrop to this scene of happiness, highlighting the beauty and resilience of childhood, even in the midst of the hustle and bustle of city life.

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