Boys at Commercial Travellers Schools, Pinner, Middlesex
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Boys at Commercial Travellers Schools, Pinner, Middlesex
Boys exercising in the grounds of the Commercial Travellers Schools at Pinner. Date: circa 1907
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Commercial Exercising Grounds Pinner Schools Travellers 1907
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Commercial Travellers Schools in Pinner, Middlesex, circa 1907. The image shows a group of young boys engaged in their daily physical exercise routine in the lush, green grounds of the school. Dressed in their neat uniforms, the boys appear focused and energetic as they follow the instructions of their physical education teacher. The Commercial Travellers Schools were established in the late 19th century to provide education and training for the children of commercial travellers, who were often itinerant salespeople. These schools aimed to provide a stable and nurturing environment for these children, many of whom would have otherwise faced significant challenges growing up in poverty and instability. The grounds of the Pinner school were an essential part of the curriculum, with a strong emphasis placed on physical activity and outdoor learning. The boys in this photograph are likely participating in a drill or calisthenics routine, which were popular forms of exercise at the time. The beautiful surroundings of the school's grounds, with their trees, shrubs, and open spaces, would have provided an ideal setting for such activities. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the daily lives of these young boys and the educational opportunities available to them over a century ago. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of physical activity and the role it plays in the development of children, both physically and mentally.
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