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Canvas Print : Boys Playground, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London
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Boys Playground, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London
View of the Boys Playground at the Lambeth Schools for workhouse children on Elder Road, West Norwood, South London. It is evidently playtime -- a few teachers supervise the large crowd of boys. A young Charlie Chaplin was briefly a resident of the Schools in 1898
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1898 Chaplin Charlie Elder L Aw Lambeth Norwood Play Ground Poor Poverty Resident Schools Supervise Supervising Teacher Teachers Workhouse 1902
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Boys Playground, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. Set in South London, the Boys Playground at the Lambeth Schools for workhouse children comes alive in this photograph. It's playtime, and the energy and excitement are palpable as a large crowd of boys engage in various activities, under the watchful eyes of a few teachers. Add this captivating piece to your collection and bring the history of Lambeth Schools to your home or office. Experience the nostalgia and charm with every glance.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the scene at the Boys Playground of the Lambeth Schools in West Norwood, South London, during an Edwardian era playtime session around the turn of the 20th century. The large crowd of young, energetic boys, dressed in simple and worn clothing, frolic and play under the watchful eyes of a few teachers. The historical significance of this image lies in the fact that it was taken at the Lambeth Schools, an institution established to provide education for workhouse children. Among the boys in this photograph, a young Charlie Chaplin, then just 11 years old, was a brief resident of the Schools in 1898. The Boys Playground, located on Elder Road, was a crucial part of the children's daily routine, offering them a brief respite from the harsh realities of their living conditions. The image portrays a sense of community and camaraderie among the boys, as they engage in various games and activities, oblivious to the poverty and hardships that awaited them outside the school walls. The teachers, dressed in their formal attire, diligently supervise the children, ensuring their safety and maintaining order. Their presence underscores the importance of education and the role it played in providing a semblance of normalcy for these children, many of whom were growing up in impoverished circumstances. This photograph, taken in 1902, offers a glimpse into the past, providing a historical record of a time when the education system sought to provide a lifeline to children living in poverty. It is a poignant reminder of the importance of access to education and the role it plays in shaping the lives of future generations.
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