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Margaret, aged 2 and a half, starts nursery school. She is the only one of 30 pupils at
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Margaret, aged 2 and a half, starts nursery school. She is the only one of 30 pupils at
Margaret, aged 2 and a half, starts nursery school. She is the only one of 30 pupils at the school to turn up today, all the others have Asian flu, and so have three of the staff of four. Margaret will attend the nursery from 8.30 am to 4pm while her mother is at work. Sunnymead Nursery School, Sunbury-on-Thames. 16th October 1957
Day
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
England
DM J6664
Media ID 21760398
© Mirrorpix
1957 Alone Ceiling Chairs Childcare Classroom Girl Hanging Illness Nursery Pre School Schoolchildren Schools Influenza Lonley Pandemic Sunbury Sunbury On Thames
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from 1957, we are transported back to a time when Margaret, a brave and resilient two-and-a-half-year-old girl, embarks on her first day at Sunnymead Nursery School. However, fate has dealt an unexpected blow as she finds herself the sole pupil present amidst a widespread outbreak of Asian flu. The empty chairs and desolate classroom serve as a poignant reminder of the havoc wreaked by illness during this era. Undeterred by the circumstances, Margaret's determination shines through as she eagerly explores her surroundings beneath the watchful gaze of hanging toys suspended from the ceiling. With three out of four staff members also succumbing to influenza, young Margaret becomes even more reliant on her own resourcefulness and independence. From 8:30 am until 4 pm each day, while her mother attends work, Margaret fearlessly embraces this solitary adventure in education. This snapshot captures not only a moment frozen in time but also encapsulates the resilience and adaptability that children possess even in challenging situations. This nostalgic image transports us back to London's Sunbury-on-Thames during an era marked by pandemics and societal changes. It serves as a testament to both individual strength and communal perseverance within educational institutions like Sunnymead Nursery School. As we reflect upon this touching scene from yesteryear, let us celebrate Margaret's unwavering spirit while acknowledging the countless children throughout history who have faced adversity with courage and determination.
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