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Two schoolboys weighing fruit at Lancastrian School, May 1956
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Two schoolboys weighing fruit at Lancastrian School, May 1956
Two schoolboys weighing fruit at Lancastrian School, May 1956
Chichester Photographic Collection
West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS0567-1
West Sussex County Council Record Office contains a fascinating history of the county of West Sussex, England
Media ID 10249920
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1950s Classroom Education Table Uniform Apples Concentration Pears Scales Weights
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a nostalgic moment from May 1956 at Lancastrian School in West Sussex. Two schoolboys, dressed smartly in their uniforms, are seen engrossed in an educational activity. With utmost concentration, they stand beside a table adorned with an assortment of fresh fruits - pears and apples neatly arranged. The boys' focus is directed towards the scales placed on the table, as they carefully weigh each piece of fruit. The image exudes a sense of timeless classroom ambiance that takes us back to the 1950s era. It reflects the importance given to practical learning and attention to detail during those times. The young students appear determined and diligent as they engage in this hands-on exercise. This photograph not only showcases these two schoolboys but also offers glimpses into the broader educational environment prevalent at Lancastrian School during that period. It serves as a reminder of how education has evolved over time while highlighting some constants such as discipline, uniformity, and dedication to learning. Preserved within the Chichester Photographic Collection by West Sussex Record Office, this remarkable image stands as a testament to the power of photography in capturing moments frozen in time. It evokes curiosity about what became of these young scholars and invites reflection on our own experiences within classrooms throughout history
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