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Classroom scene, Southfields Infants School, Wandsworth, London, 1907
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Classroom scene, Southfields Infants School, Wandsworth, London, 1907
Spelling lesson, Southfields Infants School, Wandsworth, London, 1907. Children are being taught the formation of the word fish by a teacher. The children all have pictures they have drawn of fish on their desks in front of them. A boy at the front of the class has his hand raised to ask a question
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Aquatic Life Blackboard Classroom Council Desk Fish Greater London Council Infants School Lesson Pictures School Schoolboy Schoolboys Schoolchild Schoolchildren Schoolgirl Schoolroom Spelling Teach Teacher Teaching Wandsworth Merton Road
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Capturing the Essence of Education - A Glimpse into Southfields Infants School, London, 1907
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. This photograph transports us back to a classroom scene at Southfields Infants School in Wandsworth, London. The year is 1907, and children eagerly engage in a spelling lesson centered around the word "fish". Under the guidance of their dedicated teacher, each child has lovingly drawn pictures of fish displayed on their desks. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness a young boy at the front of the class raising his hand with curiosity. His eagerness to learn shines through as he prepares to ask an insightful question. Surrounding him are fellow classmates - boys and girls alike - immersed in their studies. The image not only showcases early 20th-century education but also highlights the importance placed on art within the curriculum. As these young minds explore aquatic life through drawing and spelling exercises, they develop both artistic skills and language proficiency. Located on Merton Road under Greater London Council's supervision, Southfields Infants School stands as a testament to educational progress during that era. Preserved by Guildhall Library and Art Gallery's collection from unknown origins, this print offers us a glimpse into an invaluable moment in history. Let this evocative image remind us of how far we've come while cherishing our shared heritage rooted in knowledge acquisition and nurturing curious minds for generations past – all within the walls of a humble yet vibrant classroom setting.
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