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Antique Framed Print : Sheffield School Board Election - why vote for the Church and Education Act candidates?, 1888
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Sheffield School Board Election - why vote for the Church and Education Act candidates?, 1888
Vote for: Rev. J. Gilmore, B. Fletcher, S. H. Ward, J. D. Fawcett, A. G. Winill / Winnill, Rev. J. Darbyshire, W. Parkin and W. Colver.Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP 95 M
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Media ID 14088470
© Sheffield City Council
Broadsheets Education Elections James Politics School Sheffield Fawcett Fletcher Gilmore Parkin Ward
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.8cm x 37.1cm (9.4" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Caption: "Sheffield School Board Election - Advocating the Church and Education Act Candidates, 1888". This print from 1888 showcases the Sheffield School Board Election campaign, urging voters to support candidates aligned with the Church and Education Act. The image captures a significant moment in history when politics intertwined with education, shaping the future of Sheffield's schooling system. The broadsheet prominently displays the names of eight esteemed individuals vying for positions on the school board: Reverend J. Gilmore, B. Fletcher, S. H. Ward, J. D. Fawcett, A. G. Winill (or Winnill), Reverend J. Darbyshire, W. Parkin, and W. Colver. In an era marked by social change and growing influence of religious institutions in education policy-making decisions, this election held immense importance for both supporters and opponents of church involvement in schools. Preserved at Sheffield Local Studies Library under reference MP 95 M. , this historical artifact offers a glimpse into a time when educational matters were hotly debated among politicians and community members alike. As we examine this photograph today through modern lenses, it serves as a reminder of how political ideologies have shaped our educational systems over time while also highlighting the enduring significance of civic engagement in determining our children's futures.
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