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Gymnastics, Rusell Hill Schools, Purley, Victorian period
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Gymnastics, Rusell Hill Schools, Purley, Victorian period
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
Clerks Gymnasium Gymnastics Orphans Paying Purley Rusell Russell Schools Warehousemen
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This vintage photograph, hailing from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back to the Victorian era, specifically to Rusell Hill Schools in Purley, Surrey, England. The image showcases a gymnastics class in session, with young girls in elegant attire practicing their routines under the watchful eye of their instructor. Established in 1879, Rusell Hill Schools were known for their commitment to providing quality education to both fee-paying and orphan students. The school's diverse student body included the children of warehousemen, clerks, and other working-class families, as well as orphans from the Royal School for the Maintenance and Education of Indigent Orphans. The gymnasium, a testament to the forward-thinking educational approach of the time, was an essential part of the curriculum. Gymnastics, with its focus on physical fitness and discipline, was an integral component of the school's holistic educational philosophy. In this photograph, we see the girls in their crisp white blouses and dark skirts, their expressions focused and determined as they execute their movements. The wooden floor, ropes, and balance beams in the background further emphasize the gymnasium setting. This photograph not only serves as a fascinating glimpse into the past but also showcases the resilience and determination of these young girls, who, despite their diverse backgrounds, were given the opportunity to receive a well-rounded education and develop essential life skills through gymnastics and other activities at Rusell Hill Schools.
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