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St Pancras Schools, Leavesden, Hertfordshire
The St Pancras Schools at Leavesden In Hertfordshire. The schools were opened in by the St Pancras Board of Guardians in 1872 to house pauper children in the countryside away from the workhouse. As well as classrooms and dormitories, the schools had their own laundry, infirmary, and swimming baths
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This evocative photograph captures the St Pancras Schools at Leavesden, Hertfordshire, a historic institution established in 1872 by the St Pancras Board of Guardians. The schools were designed to provide housing and education for pauper children, offering them a respite from the harsh realities of life in the workhouse. The idyllic countryside setting, with its lush lawn and trees, stands in stark contrast to the grim urban environment many of these children had known. The St Pancras Schools were more than just classrooms. They were self-contained communities, complete with dormitories for the children, a laundry to ensure they were clean and hygienic, an infirmary to care for the sick, and even a swimming bath to promote physical health and wellbeing. This holistic approach to childcare was groundbreaking for the time, reflecting the growing recognition of the importance of education and welfare for those living in poverty. The photograph, taken in the early 1900s, shows the schools in their Edwardian glory. The Victorian architecture, with its red brick facade and tall chimneys, exudes a sense of solidity and permanence. The children, dressed in their uniforms, can be seen playing on the lawn, their laughter carrying on the breeze. The scene is one of tranquility and order, a far cry from the chaos and squalor that many of these children had left behind. The St Pancras Schools at Leavesden stand as a testament to the efforts of the St Pancras Board of Guardians to improve the lives of the most vulnerable members of society. They represent a crucial moment in the history of education and child welfare in England, a time when the focus shifted from punishment and control to care and nurturing. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, a reminder of the progress we have made, and a reminder of the ongoing need to ensure that every child has access to a quality education and a safe, supportive environment in which to grow and thrive.
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