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Speech day at a typical English public school
Speech day at a typical English public school, with a boy speaking from the stage, a teacher at a table with a pile of prize books, and family members in the audience. Date: 1922
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14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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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Speech Day at a Typical English Public School, 1922: A Moment Frozen in Time This evocative photograph captures the essence of a Speech Day at a quintessential English public school in the early 1920s. The scene is set in a grand, ornate hall filled with an attentive audience of family members, teachers, and boys in their crisp, traditional uniforms. In the foreground, a young boy confidently addresses the gathering from the stage, his voice carrying through the hushed room. The teacher, seated at a table laden with prize books, watches proudly as the boy speaks. The books, symbols of hard work and achievement, represent the fruits of the boys' labor and the school's commitment to academic excellence. The women and men in the audience, dressed in their finest, reflect the diverse social fabric of the community, underscoring the school's inclusive nature. The photograph offers a glimpse into the world of English public education in the 1920s, a time of tradition, privilege, and change. The customs and practices on display – the formal dress code, the presentation of awards, and the communal spirit – have endured through the decades, serving as a testament to the enduring value of education. As we look at this image, we are transported back in time, allowing us to appreciate the rich history and continuity of English education. The boys in the photograph, much like those in today's classrooms, are the stewards of this legacy, poised to make their mark on the world.
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