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Tramp on a Balham street, SW London
A tramp sitting on a bench in a Balham street in SW London. Date: circa 1960s
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Media ID 14224001
© The Paul Kaye Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Aged Balham Belt Bench Pipe Scruffy Straggly Tramp Tramps Vagrant Vagrants
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Brighten someone's day with our charming selection from the Media Storehouse range of vintage greeting cards. This heartwarming design features a poignant black-and-white image of a tramp sitting on a bench in the bustling streets of Balham, South West London, circa 1960s. Printed with high-quality details from Mary Evans Prints Online, these cards capture the essence of a bygone era and make for a thoughtful and unique gesture. Perfect for sending a message of kindness, encouragement, or simply to share a piece of history, our vintage greeting cards are sure to leave a lasting impression.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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.
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In this evocative photograph taken in the 1960s, a middle-aged tramp sits contentedly on a bench in a quiet Balham street in South West London. The tramp, dressed in a scruffy coat, worn hat, and belted trousers, exudes an air of quiet resignation as he puffs on his pipe, his straggly beard framing his weathered face. The scene is one of simple, unadorned humanity, capturing a moment in time that speaks to the enduring resilience of the human spirit. The image transports us back to an era when life moved at a slower pace, and the everyday sights and sounds of the city were a constant source of fascination. The tramp, with his unkempt appearance and seemingly timeless demeanor, is a reminder of the diverse and often overlooked characters that populated the streets of London during this period. Despite the passage of time and the many changes that have since taken place in the city, this photograph retains a powerful sense of historical authenticity. It invites us to reflect on the past, to consider the lives of those who came before us, and to appreciate the rich tapestry of human experience that continues to unfold on the streets of London and beyond. This poignant snapshot of a moment in history is a testament to the power of photography to capture the essence of a place and its people, and to preserve it for future generations to discover and learn from. It is a reminder that, even in the midst of the hustle and bustle of urban life, there are moments of quiet beauty and profound humanity to be found, if only we take the time to look.
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