Four children playing on a Balham street, SW London
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Four children playing on a Balham street, SW London
Four children playing on a Balham street, SW London. One boy seems to be blowing a raspberry at a girl wearing Girl Guides uniform. Date: circa 1961
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© The Paul Kaye Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Badge Balham Blouse Blowing Childhood Fence Gesture Guide Guides Pleated Raspberry Rude Sticking Tongue Urchin Urchins Skirt
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This charming photograph captures the innocence and mischief of childhood in the 1960s, as four children playfully interact on a quiet Balham street in South West London. The scene is set by the worn cobblestones and the wooden fence, which frames the image and adds a sense of timelessness. Two girls, dressed in their Girl Guides uniforms, stand side by side, their pleated skirts and blouses rustling gently in the breeze. One girl gazes at the camera with a shy smile, while the other playfully adjusts her badge. In the foreground, two boys engage in a lighthearted moment, as one boy sticks out his tongue and appears to blow a raspberry at the girl in the Girl Guides uniform. His mischievous grin and the girl's good-natured reaction convey the carefree spirit of childhood. The boy on the left, dressed in a simple shirt and trousers, looks on with amusement. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a simpler time when children could be seen playing freely on the streets. The image is a reminder of the universal language of childhood, which transcends time and place, and the importance of cherishing moments of joy and laughter.
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