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Framed Print : Dining Hall, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London
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Dining Hall, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London
View of the Dining Hall at the Lambeth Schools for workhouse children on Elder Road, West Norwood, South London, with boys and girls segregated at separate tables. Each table seated 10 boys or girls. The home had a boys military band, as denoted by the brass musical instruments. A young Charlie Chaplin was briefly a resident of the Schools in 1898
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Media ID 4481375
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1898 Band Bench Benches Brass Chaplin Charlie Dining Elder Instruments L Aw Lambeth Meal Norwood Poor Poverty Refectory Resident Schools Segregated Separate Tables Windows Workhouse 1902 Musical Regimented
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection: "Dining Hall, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the past, depicting the segregated dining hall at the Lambeth Schools for workhouse children in South London. Housed in a beautifully crafted frame, this print invites you to step back in time and witness an intriguing moment in history. Each framed print is meticulously produced to preserve the intricate details and vibrant colors of the original image, making it a stunning addition to any home or office space. Bring a piece of historical London into your world with this captivating, framed print.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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 of the Dining Hall at the Lambeth Schools for workhouse children, located on Elder Road in West Norwood, South London, during the Edwardian era. The image, taken around 1902, offers a glimpse into the regimented and segregated world of the workhouse, with boys and girls seated at separate tables, each accommodating ten children. The boys' table is adorned with military-style brass musical instruments, a testament to the school's military band. The atmosphere in the dining hall is one of poverty and hardship, with the children dressed in simple, drab clothing, focused intently on their meals. The long, wooden benches and plain windows add to the austere and institutional feel of the space. Among the many children who passed through the Lambeth Schools was Charlie Chaplin, who was a resident in 1898. The young Chaplin, who would go on to become a legendary figure in the history of cinema, can be imagined sitting among the other boys, perhaps lost in thought or daydreaming as he ate his meager meal. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of life for many children during this period, and the importance of education and care in providing a better future for those in need.
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