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Framed Print : Infants playground, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London
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Infants playground, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London
Infants (girls and boys together) at play at the Lambeth Schools for workhouse children on Elder Road, West Norwood, South London. A young Charlie Chaplin was briefly a resident of the Schools in 1898
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1898 Chaplin Charlie Child Hood Elder Enjoyment Infants L Aw Lambeth Norwood Play Ground Poor Poverty Resident Schools Smock Workhouse 1902
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Infants Playground" Framed Print from Media Storehouse, an exquisite addition to your home or office decor. This charming vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a heartwarming moment of children at play at the Lambeth Schools for workhouse children on Elder Road, West Norwood, South London. The girls and boys, dressed in their best, engage in innocent joy and camaraderie, transporting us back in time. The framed print, with its elegant and timeless design, is the perfect conversation starter and a beautiful reminder of the innocence and simplicity of childhood. Bring this piece of history into your space and let it inspire warmth, joy, and nostalgia.
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 a moment of innocent joy and camaraderie among young children at the Lambeth Schools for Workhouse Children on Elder Road, West Norwood, South London, circa 1902. The image shows a group of infants, both girls and boys, dressed in matching smocks and uniforms, engaged in playtime activities on the school's playground. The setting is an Edwardian-era building, with a red brick facade and tall, arched windows, which looms in the background. The atmosphere is one of happiness and fun, despite the children's humble circumstances. It is believed that young Charlie Chaplin, the legendary comedian and actor, was a brief resident of these schools in 1898. Chaplin's childhood was marked by poverty and hardship, and he spent time in various workhouses and orphanages before being sent to live with his half-brother in Kennington. This photograph offers a glimpse into the early years of his life, a time of education and play amidst the challenges of his upbringing. The Lambeth Schools for Workhouse Children were established to provide elementary education for the children of the poor, who were often neglected or left without the means for a proper education. The children in this photograph, with their rosy cheeks and focused expressions, seem to be fully immersed in their play, oblivious to the hardships that may have awaited them beyond the school gates. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the importance of education and the enduring power of childhood joy.
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