Canvas Print : Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage, Twickenham, Middlese
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Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage, Twickenham, Middlese
Boys perform a drill with clubs in the gymnasium at the Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage, Twickenham. Date: Circa 1909
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Media ID 14134415
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Clubs Drill Gymnasium Metropolitan Orphanage Perform Twickenham
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, an exquisite addition to your home or office decor. This vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you back in time to circa 1909, showcasing a powerful image of resilience and determination. Witness the boys of the Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage as they perform a drill with clubs in the gymnasium, embodying the spirit of discipline and strength that once thrived within these historic walls. Bring a piece of history into your space with our premium canvas prints, expertly printed on heavyweight, high-quality canvas to ensure a stunning and long-lasting display. Order yours today and let this inspiring image ignite conversation and curiosity.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 53.3cm x 35.6cm (21" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage in Twickenham, Middlesex, circa 1909. In the image, a group of boys are seen performing a drill in the gymnasium, each holding a club in their hands. The Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage was established in 1867 to provide care and support for the children of police officers who had been killed or injured in the line of duty, or who were unable to care for their families due to poverty or other hardships. The boys in the photograph are likely residents of the orphanage, engaged in a physical training exercise designed to promote discipline, strength, and agility. The gymnasium, with its wooden floor and high ceiling, provides an appropriate setting for such an activity. The boys' focused expressions and neatly pressed uniforms suggest a regimented and structured environment, reflecting the values of the time. The use of clubs in the drill may have been intended to teach self-defense or to prepare the boys for potential careers in law enforcement. The Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage offered vocational training in various trades and professions, including carpentry, shoemaking, and, of course, policing. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing insight into the lives of the children who lived at the Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage and the care and support they received. It also serves as a reminder of the important role that charitable institutions played in providing for the welfare of vulnerable communities during this period in history.
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