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Annual Festival at College for the Blind, Norwood
The annual festival at the crystal palace of the Royal Normal College and Academy for the Blind in Upper Norwood, London. Various games and exercises are depicted, as well as the grounds of the college and the awards ceremony. Founded in 1872, the collegehas been a pioneer in education for the visually impaired, the only one in the UK to receive Beacon status for outstanding teaching. It was renamed the Royal National College for the Blind in 1978. Date: 1885
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1885 Academy Annual Beacon Blind College Crystal Festival Impaired Nineteeth Normal Norwood Status Visual Visually Impairment Upper
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Brighten up your mornings with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs, featuring the inspiring Annual Festival at the College for the Blind, Norwood. This captivating image from the ILN - Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the joy and camaraderie of the crystal palace event at the Royal Normal College and Academy for the Blind in Upper Norwood, London. Each mug holds a rich, 11 oz capacity and comes with a high-quality full-color print that's microwave and dishwasher safe. A perfect gift for education enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the power of community and resilience. Bring a piece of history to your daily routine with our Photo Mugs.
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Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
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This photograph, hailing from the annals of history, transports us back to the Annual Festival at the Royal Normal College and Academy for the Blind in Upper Norwood, London, held in the year 1885. Nestled within the lush, verdant grounds of Crystal Palace, the college, a pioneering institution for the visually impaired, is depicted in all its glory. The image captures the essence of the day, filled with various games and exercises designed to engage and stimulate the students. The crystal palace, a symbol of innovation and progress, stands proudly in the background, a testament to the forward-thinking approach of the college. Founded in 1872, the Royal Normal College and Academy for the Blind was the first of its kind in the UK to receive Beacon status for its outstanding teaching. The institution's commitment to excellence and its unwavering dedication to the education of the visually impaired has left an indelible mark on history. The annual festival was an opportunity for students to come together, to celebrate their achievements, and to revel in the camaraderie and support of their peers. The awards ceremony, a highlight of the day, is depicted in the photograph, with proud teachers and students basking in the joy of their accomplishments. The 19th century, a time of great change and progress, saw the Victorian era's commitment to addressing the needs of the visually impaired through institutions such as the Royal Normal College and Academy for the Blind. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the resilience, determination, and spirit of innovation that has characterized the college's rich history.
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