Fine Art 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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Media ID 4481313
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1898 Chaplin Charlie Elder L Aw Lambeth Norwood Play Ground Poor Poverty Resident Schools Supervise Supervising Teacher Teachers Workhouse 1902
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the Boys Playground at Lambeth Schools in West Norwood, London. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to a bustling scene of workhouse children at play. With a few teachers keeping watch over the lively crowd, the energy and spirit of the moment is palpable. Add this beautiful piece to your collection and bring a touch of history into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 29.6cm (21" x 11.7")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
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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