Children home from school
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Children home from school
Home from school -- children walking along a country lane.
19th century
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Home from School - A 19th Century Scene of Rural Childhood
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the simple joy and innocence of childhood in the 19th century, as a group of children make their way home along a country lane after a day at school. Dressed in their best clothes and carrying their satchels, they walk with a sense of excitement and anticipation, no doubt looking forward to the warmth and comfort of their homes and the embrace of their families. The scene is quintessentially Victorian, with the children's neatly pressed uniforms and the charming, red-brick cottage in the background, complete with ivy-covered walls and thatched roof. The lane, lined with trees and dotted with wildflowers, speaks to the idyllic rural life of the time, far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. Among the children, we see a young girl, Helen, with her long, dark braids and a determined look on her face as she leads the way. Beside her, a boy, Jackson, with a mischievous grin, keeps pace, while another child, a small girl, clutches her sister's hand protectively. This photograph, from the Peter & Dawn Cope Collection at Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when life was simpler, and the pleasures of childhood were found in the everyday moments of family, friendship, and the beauty of nature.
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