Metal Print : Group of children on pavement, Balham, SW London
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
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
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14189599
© The Paul Kaye Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Balham Camping Childhood Corrugated Document Iron Jumper Knitted Plank Sheet Sheeting Smile Tartan Trousers Urchin Urchins Biro
20"x16" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the nostalgic charm of the past into your home with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring this enchanting image of children camping out on a pavement in Balham, SW London from Mary Evans Prints Online. Circa 1961, this captivating scene of young imaginations at work under a wooden plank and corrugated iron sheeting is sure to evoke fond memories and add character to any room. Our high-quality metal prints are made using a unique process that infuses the image into a durable, waterproof metal sheet, ensuring a stunning, vibrant display that is both waterproof and scratch-resistant. Order yours today and relive the magic of a simpler time.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
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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