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Boys sitting at their desks, Ashford Residential School, Middlesex, 1900
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Boys sitting at their desks, Ashford Residential School, Middlesex, 1900
Boys sitting at their desks, Ashford Residential School, Middlesex, 1900. Serious-looking boys sit obediently at their desks in an extremely long classroom. There seem to be at least four teachers. On the wall is a map of Africa
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Bored Boring Class Classroom Council Desk Eton Collar Formal Greater London Council London County Council Middlesex Miserable Pupil School Schoolroom Student Surrey Teach Teacher Teaching Ashford Institution Institutional Rigid Woodthorpe Road
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Serious-looking boys sit obediently at their desks in an extremely long classroom at Ashford Residential School, Middlesex, 1900. The print captures a moment frozen in time, showcasing the formal atmosphere of education during the early 20th century. With at least four teachers present, it is evident that discipline and order were highly valued in this institution. The image reveals a glimpse into the lives of these young students as they wear traditional school attire with Eton collars. Their expressions reflect a sense of boredom or perhaps even misery amidst the rigid educational environment. The monochrome setting further emphasizes the seriousness of their studies. Notably, on one wall hangs a map of Africa, serving as both an educational tool and a reminder of Britain's colonial past. This detail adds depth to the photograph by highlighting historical context and providing insight into what subjects were taught during that era. Located on Woodthorpe Road under London County Council's jurisdiction, Ashford Residential School played an important role in shaping young minds within its institutional walls. Today, this image serves as a testament to the evolution of education while reminding us of how far we have come since those days.
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