Group of children on pavement, Balham, SW London

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Group of children on pavement, Balham, SW London

Group of children on a pavement in Balham, SW London, camping out under a wooden plank and a piece of corrugated iron sheeting. One girl is writing on a pre-printed form. Date: circa 1961

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Balham Camping Childhood Corrugated Document Iron Jumper Knitted Plank Sheet Sheeting Smile Tartan Trousers Urchin Urchins Biro

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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a group of children huddle together on the pavement in Balham, South West London, circa 1961. The scene exudes an air of innocence and playful determination as the young urchins make the most of their makeshift camping site under a wooden plank and a piece of corrugated iron sheeting. The children, dressed in knitted jumpers and tartan trousers, seem to be in high spirits as they engage in their activities. One young girl, with a bright smile on her face, focuses intently on writing on a pre-printed form with a biro in hand. The rough texture of the pavement and the worn-out appearance of the children's clothes add to the authenticity of this snapshot of 1960s childhood. The children's unscripted joy and the simple pleasures they find in their urban surroundings serve as a reminder of a bygone era, evoking a sense of nostalgia and wonder. This photograph captures the essence of childhood, and the freedom and creativity that comes with it, in a time when the world seemed a little smaller and life's simple joys were more easily found.

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