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Scout Life, Shrewsbury House Open Air School, London, 1909
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Scout Life, Shrewsbury House Open Air School, London, 1909
Scout Life, Shrewsbury House Open Air School, London, 1909. Children are playing a military themed game. Boys are dressed as soldiers, while girls are dressed as nurses attending to a boy on a stretcher. Two Union Jack flags are flying
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Media ID 15181446
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Council Greater London Council Guildhall Library Art Gallery Nurse School Shooters Hill Stretcher Union Flag Union Jack Role Play Standard
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Scout Life, Shrewsbury House Open Air School, London, 1909: A Glimpse into Childhood Role-Play". This print takes us back to the early 20th century in London. The image captures a group of children engaged in an imaginative military-themed game at the Shrewsbury House Open Air School. Dressed as soldiers, boys proudly march while girls don nurse costumes, attending to a boy on a stretcher. The scene is filled with youthful energy and innocence as these young minds immerse themselves in their roles. Two Union Jack flags flutter proudly above them, symbolizing unity and patriotism. This snapshot provides a unique insight into the educational practices of that time period. Shrewsbury House Open Air School was known for its innovative approach to education by combining traditional subjects with outdoor activities aimed at improving physical health and mental well-being. By encouraging role-play games like this one, the school fostered creativity and teamwork among its students. Beyond mere playtime entertainment, this photograph also reflects societal norms of that era regarding gender roles and expectations. While boys were encouraged to embrace militaristic ideals associated with strength and bravery, girls were assigned nurturing roles as nurses tending to wounded soldiers. Preserved by the Guildhall Library Art Gallery from the Greater London Council's Photograph Library collection, this historical piece offers us a glimpse into an era when childhood imagination thrived amidst changing social landscapes.
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