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Children playing doctors and nurses, Balham, SW London

Children playing doctors and nurses, Balham, SW London


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Children playing doctors and nurses, Balham, SW London

Four children playing doctors and nurses on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

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Balham Childhood Doctors Feeling Forehead Glasses Health Nurses Push Pushchair Spectacles Stomach Urchin Urchins


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In this charming photograph, taken in the heart of Balham, South West London during the 1960s, four children are seen engrossed in a game of doctors and nurses on a sunlit street. The scene is filled with the innocence and joy of childhood, as the children take on the roles of medical professionals, checking each other's health with an air of seriousness and concentration. The eldest child, a girl with glasses perched on her nose, examines her younger brother's forehead with a furrowed brow, while another girl, also wearing glasses, checks the stomach of a boy sitting in a pushchair. The children's outfits, consisting of white coats and nurse uniforms, add to the authenticity of their play, reflecting their aspirations and fascination with the world of health and medicine. The photograph captures a moment in time, transporting us back to the 1960s, an era marked by social and cultural changes. The children's attire, the pushchair, and the urban setting all contribute to the historical context of the image, making it a valuable record of childhood and everyday life in Balham during that period. The photograph's composition and lighting create a sense of warmth and nostalgia, inviting us to reflect on the universal experience of childhood play and the enduring appeal of the doctors and nurses role-play game. This image is a testament to the power of play in shaping our imaginations, fostering a sense of curiosity and exploration, and providing a window into the past.

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