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Preparatory Training Centre, Rathbone Road, Liverpool, 2nd July 1940
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Preparatory Training Centre, Rathbone Road, Liverpool, 2nd July 1940
Preparatory Training Centre, Rathbone Road, Liverpool, 2nd July 1940. The school is now being expanded for use as a training centre for the instruction in the engineering trades, when completed it will accommodate 1, 000 pupils
Liverpool Echo
Mirrorpix
Liverpool
England
Media ID 21731888
© Mirrorpix
Carpentry Chisel Classroom Construction Engineering Fmp1939s Learning Men Only Schools Vice Work Bench Workshop Homefront Trades Training College
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This print from July 2nd, 1940, showcases the Preparatory Training Centre on Rathbone Road in Liverpool. Once a school, this building is now undergoing expansion to serve as a training centre for aspiring engineers. The completion of this project will allow it to accommodate an impressive number of 1,000 pupils. Stepping back in time to the 1940s, we witness a classroom filled with determined men engaged in their education. Equipped with chisels and carpentry tools, these students are honing their skills under the watchful eye of experienced instructors. Each workbench tells its own story of craftsmanship and dedication. During World War II's homefront era, such training centres played a vital role in preparing individuals for trades essential to support the war effort. This image encapsulates not only the spirit of learning but also highlights the significance of engineering during those tumultuous times. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints and brought forth by Liverpool Echo, this historical photograph serves as a poignant reminder of our past. It represents an era when men were called upon to contribute their expertise towards rebuilding nations torn apart by conflict. Let us cherish this snapshot that captures both determination and progress—a testament to human resilience amidst adversity—forever etched within our collective memory.
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