Jigsaw Puzzle : Children playing with a car in a Balham street, SW London
Jigsaw Puzzles from Mary Evans Picture Library
Children playing with a car in a Balham street, SW London
Children playing on and around an abandoned car in a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961
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Media ID 14186689
© The Paul Kaye Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Abandoned Balham Chassis Childhood Litter Rubbish Terrace Terraced Urchin Urchins
Jigsaw Puzzle (520 Pieces)
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzles collection: "Children Playing in Balham," a charming vintage scene captured by Mary Evans Prints Online. This puzzle showcases a nostalgic image of children at play in a quiet Balham street in South West London, circa 1961. With an abandoned car becoming an impromptu jungle gym, this captivating puzzle invites you to step back in time and relive the simple joys of childhood. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts, families, and anyone seeking a bit of nostalgia, immerse yourself in this delightful journey of discovery. Enjoy the process of piecing together this intricately detailed puzzle and bring the magic of the past into your home.
Made in the USA, 520-piece puzzles measure 16" x 20" (40.6 x 50.8 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 40.5cm x 50.8cm (15.9" x 20")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the innocent joy and curiosity of childhood in the heart of Balham, South West London, circa 1961. The image shows a group of children, dressed in clothing typical of the 1960s, playing and exploring an abandoned car in the middle of a bustling street. The children, both boys and girls, seem to be in their element as they climb all over the car's chassis, peering into its windows, and picking through the litter and rubbish that has accumulated around it. The houses and terraced doors in the background add to the sense of history and the passing of time. The car, an essential mode of transport in the era, now serves as a plaything for the children, a reminder of the resourcefulness and creativity of childhood. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the streets of Balham were filled with the sounds of laughter and the sights of children at play.
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