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Boys with bent wheel, Balham, SW London
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Boys with bent wheel, Balham, SW London
Three boys looking at a bent wheel on a pile of junk in a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961
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© The Paul Kaye Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Anorak Balham Bent Childhood Debris Junk Pile Rubbish Rust Rusty Spokes Urchin Urchins Wheel Anoraks
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of childhood innocence and exploration during the 1960s in Balham, South West London. Three boys, dressed in anoraks and with rosy cheeks, huddle around a bent wheel on a pile of junk in a narrow urban street. The wheel, with its rusted spokes and blue hue, stands out against the debris and rubbish that surrounds it. The boys' focused expressions suggest a sense of wonder and curiosity as they examine their find. The scene is a snapshot of a time when children could roam freely and discover the hidden treasures of their neighborhoods. The image transports us back to a simpler era, where the joys of childhood were found in the most unexpected places. This photograph is a testament to the power of the past to inspire and capture our imagination.
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