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Geography lesson, Hague Street School, Bethnal Green, London, 1908
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Geography lesson, Hague Street School, Bethnal Green, London, 1908
Geography lesson, Hague Street School, Bethnal Green, London, 1908. Two boys in the playground trying to find true north, watched closely by their classmates and teachers
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Bethnal Green Council Greater London Council Lesson Playground School School Uniform Schoolboy Schoolboys Schoolchild Schoolchildren Teach Teacher Teaching Tower Hamlets Headgear
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In this photograph taken in 1908, we are transported back to a geography lesson at Hague Street School in Bethnal Green, London. The image captures the essence of a bygone era, with two young boys engrossed in their quest to find true north within the school playground. Their classmates and teachers watch closely, eager to learn alongside them. The scene is filled with an air of curiosity and determination as these children navigate their way through the complexities of geography. Dressed in traditional school uniforms, complete with caps and headdresses, they embody the innocence and eagerness of youth. The backdrop showcases the exterior of Hague Street School, highlighting its historical significance within Tower Hamlets. This educational institution played a vital role in shaping young minds during a time when education was highly valued. As we observe this snapshot frozen in time, it serves as a reminder of how education has evolved over the past century. It also reminds us that even amidst bustling city streets like those found in Bethnal Green, moments for exploration and learning can be found just outside classroom walls. Preserved by the Greater London Council's Photograph Library at Guildhall Library and Art Gallery, this remarkable image offers us a glimpse into an era long gone but not forgotten – where knowledge was sought after under open skies rather than behind screens or textbooks.
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