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Classroom DP217263
Filename: DP217263.jpg
Size: 8688 x 5792 (26.2MB)
Date: 15th February 2017
Source: Historic England
Credit: © Historic England Archive. Pat
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Urgency (1-8) 5=normal: 5
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
Job Title: Staff Photographer
© Historic England Archive
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Classroom DP217263
Chilwell School, Queens Road West, Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.
Interior of former Lower School. Ground floor, base 4 and 5 view from south east
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Media ID 13990448
© Historic England Archive
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print by Patricia Payne takes us back in time to the hallowed halls of Chilwell School, located on Queens Road West in Beeston, Nottinghamshire. The image captures the interior of what was once the Lower School, specifically showcasing the ground floor and base 4 and 5 from a south-east perspective. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in history, memories of our own school days come flooding back. The classroom is filled with an air of nostalgia - worn wooden desks neatly arranged in rows, chalkboards adorned with scribbled lessons and equations that have long since been erased. Sunlight streams through tall windows, casting warm rays across the room and illuminating every corner. The atmosphere within these walls seems almost palpable; one can almost hear the echoes of youthful laughter and animated discussions that once filled this space. It's a reminder of a simpler time when learning was at its core and friendships were forged amidst shared experiences. Patricia Payne's skillful composition allows us to step into this scene as if we were present ourselves. Through her lens, she has captured not just a physical space but also an intangible essence - the spirit of childhood education. This remarkable photograph serves as a testament to both personal memories and collective history. It reminds us how important it is to preserve these spaces that hold so much significance for generations past, present, and future alike.
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