Approved School - Gym
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Approved School - Gym
Boys performing exercises in the gymnasium of an unidentified Approved School. Date: circa1945
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Media ID 14408000
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1945 Approved Carehome Exercises Gymnasium Orphanage Orphans Services System Unidentified Welfare Childrens
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at an Approved School's gymnasium in Britain, circa 1945. The image shows a group of young boys, dressed in simple gym uniforms, intently focused on their exercises. The gymnasium, with its wooden floors, high ceilings, and large windows, appears well-used and functional. Approved Schools were residential institutions established in the UK during the late 19th and early 20th centuries to house and educate children who were deemed neglected, delinquent, or in need of care and protection. The system, which was influenced by the belief that discipline and hard labor were essential for the rehabilitation of these children, was controversial and often criticized for its harsh conditions. Despite the challenges faced by the children in these institutions, efforts were made to provide them with opportunities for physical activity and education. Gym classes were an essential part of the daily routine, and the boys in this photograph are likely participating in a supervised workout session. Their determined expressions and postures suggest a sense of focus and commitment to their fitness goals. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of children in the care of the British welfare system during a significant historical period. It underscores the importance of physical activity and exercise in promoting the overall well-being of children, even in the most challenging circumstances.
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