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Dame School (Angus)

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Dame School (Angus)

The country teacher gets on with her spinning while her pupils get on with their lessons

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Angus Dame Lessons Pupils Spinning Teacher


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This evocative 18th century photograph, titled "Dame School (Angus): The Country Teacher Gets On With Her Spinning While Her Pupils Get On With Their Lessons," transports us back in time to a one-room schoolhouse in rural Britain. The image, captured by an unknown photographer and sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the daily life of a dame school, where the local woman, serving as the teacher, imparted essential knowledge to young children. The photograph showcases the teacher, dressed in a simple yet practical outfit, intently focused on her spinning wheel, while her attentive pupils diligently work on their lessons at their individual desks. The dimly lit room, with its worn wooden walls and minimal furnishings, underscores the humble yet determined spirit of education in the countryside during this era. The spinning wheel, a common household item used for producing thread or yarn, serves as a reminder of the multifaceted roles women held in rural communities. The teacher, who often ran the school out of her own home, would spin during breaks or while the children were working on their lessons to supplement the family income. This photograph thus encapsulates the essence of resourcefulness and the importance of education in the lives of rural communities during the 18th century. The image offers a captivating window into the past, allowing us to appreciate the resilience and adaptability of those who sought knowledge and bettered themselves despite the challenges of their environment. The Dame School (Angus) photograph is a poignant reminder of the transformative power of education and the indomitable spirit of those who sought it, even in the most humble of settings.

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