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Girls returning from play, Thomas Street Girls School, Limehouse, Stepney, London, 1908
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Girls returning from play, Thomas Street Girls School, Limehouse, Stepney, London, 1908
Girls returning from play, Thomas Street Girls School, Limehouse, Stepney, London, 1908. Girls walking in an orderly column four abreast through the hall on their return from play
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Media ID 15181808
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Council Discipline Greater London Council Hall Limehouse Rambling School School Uniform Schoolchild Schoolchildren Schoolgirl Stepney Tower Hamlets Union Flag Union Jack Regimented Thomas Street
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Girls returning from play, Thomas Street Girls School, Limehouse, Stepney, London, 1908. This print captures a moment in time when discipline and education were paramount for young girls in early 20th century London. The image showcases a group of schoolgirls walking in an orderly column four abreast through the hall on their return from play. Dressed in their traditional school uniforms with flags proudly waving above them – including the Union Jack and other banners representing the Greater London Council – these children exude a sense of pride and unity as they navigate the streets of Limehouse. Their clothing reflects the fashion trends of that era while also symbolizing conformity within educational institutions. The photograph not only provides insight into daily life at Thomas Street Girls School but also serves as a reminder of the importance placed on structure and regimented routines during this period. It offers us a glimpse into an era where education was highly valued by both local councils such as Tower Hamlets and national organizations like the Guildhall Library and Art Gallery. Preserved by the London County Council Photograph Library, this historical gem allows us to appreciate how far we have come in terms of female empowerment within education. Let us cherish this snapshot as it reminds us of our collective journey towards progress.
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