Schoolmaster reacts angrily as his window is smashed

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Schoolmaster reacts angrily as his window is smashed

Schoolmaster reacts angrily as his window is smashed by an errant cricket ball. Date: 1898

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Media ID 11584817

© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

Birch Break Breaks Broken Classroom Dunce Glasses Gown Hold Holds Master Mortar Pane Peers Pupils Robes Sighted Spectacles Teacher Short Windowpane

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative image from 1898, the Schoolmaster's face contorts in anger and disbelief as a cricket ball shatters the tranquility of his Victorian classroom. The errant projectile, launched with the enthusiasm of young pupils during a break from their studies, has left a trail of destruction in its wake, the shattered windowpane a stark reminder of the momentary lapse in concentration. The Schoolmaster, a stern figure in his long robes and mortar board, clutches the birch rod in one hand, the symbol of discipline and order in the classroom. His glasses, perched precariously on the bridge of his nose, slip slightly as he leans forward, his gaze fixed on the source of the disturbance. His peers, a group of short-sighted boys, hold their breath in anticipation of the consequences of their actions. The scene is a snapshot of a bygone era, a time when education was seen as a serious and solemn affair. The classroom, filled with the dusty tomes and worn desks, is a testament to the importance placed on knowledge and learning during the Victorian era. The Schoolmaster's reaction, a mixture of frustration and disappointment, highlights the importance of focus and attention in the pursuit of education. This historical photograph, with its rich details and intriguing narrative, invites us to reflect on the past and the role of education in shaping our lives. It is a reminder that even in the most mundane moments, there are lessons to be learned, and that the pursuit of knowledge, while sometimes challenging, is a journey worth taking.

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