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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
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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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