School Room at the Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage, T
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School Room at the Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage, T
Children and teachers in a school room at the Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage, Twickenham. Date: circa 1916
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Metropolitan Orphanage Teachers Twickenham
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage in Twickenham, circa 1916. The image shows a schoolroom filled with attentive children and dedicated teachers, all focused on their lessons. The Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage was established in 1867 to provide shelter and education for the children of police officers who had been killed or injured in the line of duty. The orphanage was run by the Metropolitan Police Force and the City of London Police, and was known for its rigorous academic and disciplinary standards. The children in the photograph are dressed in their uniforms, each with a neatly pressed shirt and collar, and their expressions reveal a mix of concentration and curiosity. The teachers, dressed in their formal attire, stand at the front of the room, engaged in teaching the lesson. The chalkboard in the background is filled with mathematical equations and diagrams, while the desks are lined with inkwells and slates. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage, a place where children were given a chance to thrive despite the tragic circumstances that had brought them there. The image is a poignant reminder of the important role that educational institutions played in shaping the lives of children in the early 20th century, and the enduring impact of dedicated teachers and caregivers.
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