You have to be smart to get on in the world ! Whenever the boys of Owens Grammar School

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You have to be smart to get on in the world ! Whenever the boys of Owens Grammar School

You have to be smart to get on in the world ! Whenever the boys of Owens Grammar School in Finsbury, E.C.1 come back from P.T. they never fail to stop outside the Lady Owens Arms Public house and use the windows to part their hair ! its the nearest they get to a public house, being under age. October 1959 P010042

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Media ID 21275285

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Grooming Hair Styles Schoolchildren Vanity

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this nostalgic print from October 1959, we catch a glimpse of the boys from Owens Grammar School in Finsbury, E. C. 1. As they return from their physical training session, these young lads exhibit both their mischievousness and their desire to fit into the adult world. Unable to enter the Lady Owens Arms Public house due to being underage, they cleverly utilize its windows as makeshift mirrors for grooming purposes. The image captures a moment of innocence and youthful vanity that is characteristic of children growing up in the 1950s. These schoolboys understand that appearances matter and take pride in parting their hair just right before continuing on with their day. It serves as a reminder that even at such a tender age, intelligence plays an important role in navigating through life's challenges. The caption "You have to be smart to get on in the world!" emphasizes this notion and suggests that these boys are already aware of the importance of making wise choices. This photograph transports us back to an era when childhood was simpler yet filled with aspirations and dreams. It encapsulates not only a specific time but also universal themes of youthfulness, camaraderie among friends, and the desire for acceptance within society's norms – all captured within one candid snapshot frozen in time by Mirrorpix's lens.

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