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Canvas Print : Harborne Industrial School, Birmingham - Swimming Bath
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Harborne Industrial School, Birmingham - Swimming Bath
Boys in the swimming bath at Harborne Industrial School, Birmingham. The pool measured 50 feet by 20 feet. Date: circa 1903
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Media ID 14250435
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Bath Birmingham Carehome Feet Harborne Measured Orphanage Orphans Pool Services Swimming Welfare Childrens
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring history to life in your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases boys enjoying a swim at Harborne Industrial School in Birmingham around 1903. The pool, measuring an impressive 50 feet by 20 feet, is a testament to the school's commitment to providing essential facilities for its students. Our high-quality canvas prints are not only a beautiful addition to any room but also a conversation starter. Relive the past and create a unique, vintage aesthetic with this intriguing piece of history. Order now and let the story unfold on your walls.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph captures a moment of joy and recreation at Harborne Industrial School in Birmingham, circa 1903. The image shows a group of boys eagerly engaging in a swimming session at the school's bath, which measured an impressive 50 feet by 20 feet. Harborne Industrial School was a children's home and care institution, dedicated to providing welfare and social services to orphans and other vulnerable children in need. Swimming was an essential part of the curriculum at Harborne Industrial School, as it offered numerous benefits for the children's physical and mental wellbeing. The boys in the photograph appear to be fully immersed in the activity, their faces expressing a sense of excitement and delight. The swimming bath provided a welcome respite from the daily routine of the institution, offering the boys a chance to enjoy the simple pleasure of swimming and playing in the water. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing insight into the lives of the children who lived at Harborne Industrial School during this era. It serves as a reminder of the importance of care and support for vulnerable children, and the role that institutions like Harborne played in shaping their futures. The image also highlights the value of recreational activities, such as swimming, in promoting the overall health and happiness of children, a concept that remains relevant today.
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