Princess Louise Home, Kingston on Thames - School Room
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Princess Louise Home, Kingston on Thames - School Room
Classroom at the Princess Louise Home, Kingston, run by the National Society for the Protection of Young Girls. Rows of girls sit at desks. A teachers stands at the front. There is a piano. Date: circa 1905
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Media ID 14308250
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Classroom Desks Kingston Louise Piano Protection Rows Stands Teachers
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the quiet concentration of young girls in the school room of the Princess Louise Home in Kingston upon Thames, circa 1905. Established by the National Society for the Protection of Young Girls, the Home provided education and shelter for destitute and neglected girls. The girls in this image are seated at their desks, each focused intently on their work. The teacher at the front of the room stands watchfully, ensuring that each student stays on task. The presence of a piano in the corner suggests that music may have been an integral part of the girls' education. The atmosphere in the room is one of discipline and dedication, reflecting the commitment of the National Society to providing a nurturing environment for these vulnerable girls. This poignant snapshot offers a glimpse into the daily life of the Princess Louise Home and the important work of the National Society during a time when the welfare of children was a pressing concern.
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