Boys Playground, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London
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Boys Playground, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London
View of the Boys Playground at the Lambeth Schools for workhouse children on Elder Road, West Norwood, South London. It is evidently playtime -- a few teachers supervise the large crowd of boys. A young Charlie Chaplin was briefly a resident of the Schools in 1898
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1898 Chaplin Charlie Elder L Aw Lambeth Norwood Play Ground Poor Poverty Resident Schools Supervise Supervising Teacher Teachers Workhouse 1902
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the scene at the Boys Playground of the Lambeth Schools in West Norwood, South London, during an Edwardian era playtime session around the turn of the 20th century. The large crowd of young, energetic boys, dressed in simple and worn clothing, frolic and play under the watchful eyes of a few teachers. The historical significance of this image lies in the fact that it was taken at the Lambeth Schools, an institution established to provide education for workhouse children. Among the boys in this photograph, a young Charlie Chaplin, then just 11 years old, was a brief resident of the Schools in 1898. The Boys Playground, located on Elder Road, was a crucial part of the children's daily routine, offering them a brief respite from the harsh realities of their living conditions. The image portrays a sense of community and camaraderie among the boys, as they engage in various games and activities, oblivious to the poverty and hardships that awaited them outside the school walls. The teachers, dressed in their formal attire, diligently supervise the children, ensuring their safety and maintaining order. Their presence underscores the importance of education and the role it played in providing a semblance of normalcy for these children, many of whom were growing up in impoverished circumstances. This photograph, taken in 1902, offers a glimpse into the past, providing a historical record of a time when the education system sought to provide a lifeline to children living in poverty. It is a poignant reminder of the importance of access to education and the role it plays in shaping the lives of future generations.
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