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Two girls with gramophone, Balham, SW London
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Two girls with gramophone, Balham, SW London
Two little girls with an old wind-up gramophone and a 78rpm record on a pavement in a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961
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In this charming photograph, two young girls, dressed in cardigans and dresses, are seen engrossed in the simple pleasure of listening to music on an old wind-up gramophone in the heart of Balham, South West London, circa 1961. The girls, with their rosy cheeks and sandals, sit on the pavement next to a wooden fence, their curious eyes fixed on the intricate workings of the antique player. The gramophone, with its leather handle and wooden box, is a relic of a bygone era, its arm carefully positioned to drop the 78rpm shellac record onto the spinning turntable. The girls' expression of excitement and anticipation as they wait for the music to begin is a testament to the enduring power of music to transport us to another time and place. The scene is reminiscent of a simpler, more innocent era, where the simple joys of childhood could be found in the most unexpected places - in this case, on a pavement in a bustling London street. This photograph captures a moment in history, a snapshot of a time when technology was still new and magical, and the world seemed just a little bit smaller. It is a poignant reminder of the importance of cherishing the simple moments in life and the enduring power of music to bring us together.
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