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Classroom scene, Albion Street Girls School, Rotherhithe, London, 1908
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Classroom scene, Albion Street Girls School, Rotherhithe, London, 1908
Nature class, Albion Street Girls School, Rotherhithe, London, 1908. Pupils sit at their desks studying examples of root vegetables in a nature class. Roots information and a drawing is displayed on the blackboard
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Media ID 15181632
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Albion Street Albion Street School Bermondsey Biology Classroom Council Desk Greater London Council Lesson Root Vegetable Rotherhithe School Schoolchild Schoolchildren Schoolgirl Schoolroom Southwark Student Teach Teacher Teaching Vegetable Vegetables
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This print captures a classroom scene at Albion Street Girls School in Rotherhithe, London, back in 1908. The image showcases a nature class where young pupils are engrossed in studying examples of root vegetables. Seated at their desks, the girls attentively examine the fascinating specimens before them. The atmosphere is one of focused learning as the teacher imparts knowledge about roots through information displayed on the blackboard. This snapshot from history provides a glimpse into early 20th-century education, highlighting the importance placed on scientific subjects like biology. Located in Bermondsey, Southwark, this all-girls school was under the jurisdiction of both the Greater London Council and London County Council. The photograph's monochrome aesthetic adds to its timeless appeal and transports us back to an era when education for women was still evolving. As we observe these diligent students absorbed in their studies, it becomes evident that this image holds immense historical value. Preserved by Guildhall Library and Art Gallery, it serves as a testament to the dedication of teachers and students alike who contributed to shaping future generations. This remarkable photograph allows us to reflect upon how far educational institutions have come while appreciating those who laid its foundations over a century ago. It reminds us that knowledge knows no bounds or limitations – even when exploring something as humble yet vital as root vegetables.
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