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Group of girls at Wigmore Schools, West Midlands
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Group of girls at Wigmore Schools, West Midlands
A large group of girls at the Walsall and West Bromwich District School on Pennyhill Lane, Wigmore. They are sitting on a grassy bank wearing identical smock dresses, pinafores and straw hats. The school opened in 1870 to house workhouse children from the two unions
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This evocative photograph captures a large group of girls sitting on a grassy bank at Wigmore Schools in the West Midlands, England, circa 1904. The girls, all dressed in identical smock dresses, pinafores, and straw hats, attended the Walsall and West Bromwich District School located on Pennyhill Lane in Wigmore. The school, which opened in 1870, was established to house workhouse children from the two unions in the area. The girls in the photograph exude a sense of innocence and unity, their matching uniforms and hats a testament to the collective nature of their education. The setting, with its lush green grass and sunny day, contrasts sharply with the harsh realities of their backgrounds as children from the workhouses. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of Wigmore Schools and the role it played in providing education to children from less privileged backgrounds during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The girls in the photograph, with their rosy cheeks and bright eyes, embody the spirit of resilience and determination that characterized the children of this era, despite their challenging circumstances. The photograph, taken in the early 1900s, is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the education system during a time when access to education was not a given for all children. It is a reminder of the importance of education in breaking the cycle of poverty and providing opportunities for a better future.
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