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Children taking meteorological observations, Shrewsbury House Open Air School, London, 1908
Children taking meteorological observations, Shrewsbury House Open Air School, Shooters Hill, London, 1908
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Media ID 15181448
© London Metropolitan Archives (City of London) / Heritage-Images
Council Greater London Council Guildhall Library Art Gallery Meteorological Meteorological Equipment Meteorology School Shooters Hill Teach Teacher Teaching
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 12.7cm (7" x 5")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 16.2cm (8" x 6.4")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Capturing the Wonders of Weather - Children as Young Scientists in 1908 London
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photograph taken at Shrewsbury House Open Air School, Shooters Hill, London, in 1908, we are transported back to a time when education was an immersive experience. The image showcases a group of enthusiastic boys and girls diligently engaged in meteorological observations under the guidance of their dedicated teacher. Set against the backdrop of lush farmland, these young minds eagerly embrace scientific exploration with their meteorological equipment. With curiosity shining brightly in their eyes, they record weather patterns and measurements that would contribute to our understanding of climatic phenomena. This snapshot offers us a glimpse into an era where hands-on learning took center stage. The Greater London Council's commitment to providing quality education is evident through initiatives like Shrewsbury House Open Air School. By taking advantage of nature's classroom on Shooters Hill, students were able to connect theory with practice while fostering a deep appreciation for science. Although the identities of these children remain unknown, their legacy lives on through this remarkable photograph preserved by the Guildhall Library Art Gallery. It serves as a testament to the power of education and reminds us that even at such tender ages, these young pioneers played an integral role in advancing meteorology. Let this image inspire future generations to embrace scientific inquiry fearlessly and appreciate how far we have come since those early days when children became scientists amidst fields and open skies.
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