Holmfirth Sunday School Outing early 1900s

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Holmfirth Sunday School Outing early 1900s

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

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This vintage photograph, taken from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to a quaint English village scene of a Holmfirth Sunday School Outing in the early 1900s. The image is filled with the innocent charm of childhood as boys and girls, dressed in their Sunday best, gather around a lantern slide projector. The boys, with their short trousers and collared shirts, and the girls, in their dresses and bonnets, seem to be fully engaged in the entertainment provided by the lantern slide show. The backdrop of the image is the picturesque village of Holmfirth, nestled in the heart of Yorkshire, England. The children are surrounded by the beauty of the countryside, with the rolling hills and lush greenery providing a stunning contrast to the industrial era. The image captures the essence of a simpler time, where community and tradition played a significant role in the lives of people. The photograph is a beautiful reminder of the importance of education and the joy it brought to children during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The Sunday School Outing was an opportunity for children to learn and socialize outside of the classroom, creating memories that would last a lifetime. The lantern slide projector, a popular form of entertainment during this time, added an element of excitement and wonder to the day. This photograph is a treasure trove of history, offering a glimpse into the past and the everyday lives of children during the early 1900s. It is a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving our history and the memories that shape our communities.

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