Girls in Class / Iln 1911
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Girls in Class / Iln 1911
East London schoolgirls are taught how to fill in census returns for parents who are unable to read or write English. Date: 1911
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Census Class Room Fill Forms Parents Read Returns Taught Unable Write Illiteracy
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph from 1911, a group of East London schoolgirls diligently focus on their tasks in a cramped and dimly lit classroom. The scene unfolds at a time when the British government was conducting its annual census, a national survey aimed at collecting vital demographic data for the population. However, for many parents in the working-class communities of East London, illiteracy posed a significant barrier to accurately completing the forms. To address this issue, the Illustrated London News (ILN) dispatched these young girls, clad in their school uniforms, to help their parents and neighbors fill in the census returns. The girls, some as young as eight or nine years old, were taught how to read and write in English, enabling them to assist their families and neighbors in completing the forms accurately. The photograph captures the girls engrossed in their work, with their heads bent over the forms, pencils poised, and expressions of determination on their faces. The scene is a poignant reminder of the vital role education played in empowering individuals and communities, particularly during times of social and administrative change. The girls' dedication and hard work in this classroom not only helped their families and neighbors but also contributed to the accuracy and completeness of the 1911 census data. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the lives of working-class families in East London during a pivotal moment in British history, highlighting the importance of education and the resilience of the community in the face of adversity.
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