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Essex Industrial School, Chelmsford - Swimming Pool
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Essex Industrial School, Chelmsford - Swimming Pool
Boys at the Essex Industrial School, Chelmsford, using the Schools swimming bath supervised by staff. Date: early 1900s
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Bath Chelmsford Essex Pool Services Staff Supervised Swimming Welfare
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1. Title: "A Refreshing Break from Labor: Essex Industrial School Boys Enjoying Swimming Lessons in Chelmsford, Early 1900s" This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite and recreation at the Essex Industrial School in Chelmsford, England, during the early 1900s. The image showcases a group of young boys, dressed in simple swimsuits, eagerly engaging in a supervised swimming session at the school's pool. The serene atmosphere is further accentuated by the calm expression of the pool attendant, who stands watch over the boys with a watchful yet nurturing gaze. The Essex Industrial School, established in the late 1800s, was a welfare and social care institution designed to provide education, training, and shelter for orphaned, abandoned, or neglected children. The school's commitment to the holistic development of its students extended beyond the classroom, with a focus on physical health and wellbeing. Swimming lessons, like the one depicted in this photograph, were an integral part of the school's curriculum, offering the boys a much-needed break from their daily routine of labor and study. The presence of a swimming pool at the Essex Industrial School was a testament to the institution's progressive approach to child welfare and care. At a time when access to such facilities was limited, particularly for children from disadvantaged backgrounds, the school's swimming program provided an essential opportunity for these boys to learn a valuable life skill and enjoy the simple pleasure of swimming. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the past, highlighting the importance of community, care, and the transformative power of education and recreation. It serves as a reminder of the vital role that institutions like the Essex Industrial School played in shaping the lives of countless children during the early 1900s and beyond.
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