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A school classroom in Peterlee, a small town built under the New Towns Act of 1946
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A school classroom in Peterlee, a small town built under the New Towns Act of 1946
A school classroom in Peterlee, a small town built under the New Towns Act of 1946, in County Durham. 3rd March 1954
Kenneth Lauder
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Peterlee
County Durham
England
DH 1954 288
Media ID 21769638
© Mirrorpix
1954 Class County Durham Desks Learning Primary Teacher
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This print takes us back to the 1950s, specifically to a school classroom in Peterlee, County Durham. The town itself was built under the New Towns Act of 1946, and this image perfectly encapsulates the era's educational atmosphere. Dated March 3rd, 1954, it showcases a group of bright-eyed children seated at their desks, eagerly engaged in their learning journey. The room exudes an air of simplicity and authenticity - no flashy technology or modern gadgets here. Instead, we see traditional wooden desks neatly arranged in rows, each adorned with textbooks and stationery essentials. A dedicated teacher stands at the front of the class, passionately imparting knowledge to her eager students. This snapshot not only captures a moment frozen in time but also represents the importance placed on education during that period. It serves as a reminder of how far our educational systems have evolved over decades while highlighting timeless values such as discipline and curiosity. Kenneth Lauder skillfully immortalizes this scene through his lens; his attention to detail allows us to step into this classroom from yesteryears and witness firsthand the enthusiasm radiating from these young minds. As we gaze upon this photograph print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to an era where education was cherished above all else – a testament to both Peterlee's history as well as our collective pursuit for knowledge throughout generations.
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