Industrial Training Ship Shaftesbury - Wand Drill
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Industrial Training Ship Shaftesbury - Wand Drill
The London School Boards Industrial School Ship Shaftesbury - boys perform wand drill. Date: early 1900s
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the early 1900s, as boys from the Industrial Training Ship Shaftesbury, an institution run by the London School Boards, perform wand drill on the ship's deck. The Industrial School Ship Shaftesbury was a unique educational and reformatory facility, designed to provide care and training for neglected, delinquent, and orphaned children in London. The boys in the image, dressed in uniform, stand in two rows, each holding a wand in their right hand, with their left hands on the shoulder of the boy in front of them. Their focused expressions and disciplined posture reflect the regimented nature of their training, which aimed to instill good habits, discipline, and trade skills. The wand drill was a common exercise used in the British education system during this period, intended to improve posture, coordination, and attention. It also served as a symbol of unity and teamwork, as the boys relied on each other to maintain the formation. Despite the stern appearance of the scene, the Industrial School Ship Shaftesbury offered a vital social service to children in need. The ship provided a safe and structured environment, where they could receive education, training, and care, away from the harsh realities of the streets. The boys in the photograph may have come from difficult backgrounds, but through their dedication and hard work, they were given the opportunity to build a better future for themselves. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the importance of care, education, and social services in shaping the lives of vulnerable children.
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