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Classroom DP217275
Filename: DP217275.jpg
Size: 8688 x 5792 (22.9MB)
Date: 5th June 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
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Classroom DP217275
Hopton Church of England Primary School, Thelnetham Road, Hopton, Suffolk. East classroom view from north west
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Media ID 13990446
© Historic England Archive
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of a bygone era in education, as we gaze into the classroom of Hopton Church of England Primary School, located on Thelnetham Road in the picturesque village of Hopton, Suffolk. The image, titled DP217275, was captured by the skilled lens of Patricia Payne for Historic England. The classroom, filled with natural light filtering in through the tall, narrow windows, is a testament to the simple yet effective design of rural British schools during the mid-twentieth century. The wooden desks, arranged neatly in rows, are adorned with the personal touches of young students - pencil cases, drawings, and the occasional photograph. The chalkboard at the front of the room, covered in the day's lessons, serves as a reminder of the dedicated teachers who once stood before these desks, imparting knowledge and shaping the minds of future generations. The muted colors of the walls and floor, combined with the warm tones of the wooden furniture, create a sense of coziness and familiarity. The classroom is a microcosm of the community, where children from all walks of life came together to learn, grow, and form lifelong friendships. As we peer into this snapshot of the past, we are transported back to a time when education was a communal experience, where the simple pleasures of learning and discovery were cherished, and where the bonds forged in the classroom would last a lifetime.
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