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Girls holding Indian clubs, Cromer Street School / Argyle School, St Pancras, London, 1906
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Girls holding Indian clubs, Cromer Street School / Argyle School, St Pancras, London, 1906
Girls holding Indian clubs, Cromer Street School/ Argyle School, St Pancras, London, 1906. A group of girls stand in the school hall, all of them holding an Indian club in each hand. Indian clubs are heavy, bottle-shaped clubs swung to develop the arm muscles
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Camden Council Exercise Greater London Council Hall Physical Education Physical Training Posing School Schoolchild Schoolchildren Schoolgirl St Pancras Cromer Street
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In this photograph taken in 1906, we are transported back to the Cromer Street School/Argyle School in St Pancras, London. The image captures a group of young girls standing proudly in the school hall, each holding an Indian club in both hands. These heavy bottle-shaped clubs were used as tools for developing their arm muscles through swinging exercises. The scene reflects a time when physical education was gaining importance within the educational system. Under the watchful eye of their teachers, these determined girls showcase their strength and dedication to physical training. Their serious expressions reveal their commitment to mastering this exercise routine. This snapshot offers us a glimpse into early 20th-century England, where education played a vital role in shaping young minds. The location itself holds historical significance as it was under the jurisdiction of the Greater London Council (GLC) and London County Council (LCC). This image serves as a testament to how schools like Cromer Street School/Argyle School provided opportunities for children's overall development. Preserved by the Guildhall Library and Art Gallery, this monochrome print allows us to appreciate not only the physical prowess of these schoolgirls but also highlights an era when gender roles were being challenged through initiatives like physical education for females. It is truly remarkable how one photograph can encapsulate so much history and evoke curiosity about those who came before us.
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