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Alexander Sutherland Neill (centre)seen here as a new term starts at Summer Hill School
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Alexander Sutherland Neill (centre)seen here as a new term starts at Summer Hill School
Alexander Sutherland Neill (centre)seen here as a new term starts at Summer Hill School, back at Leiston, Suffolk after five years of evacuation at Ffestiniog in Wales. Seen here the first school parliament meeting taking place after the return from Wales. 21st October 1945
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Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Ipswich
England
Media ID 21878532
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1945 Boarding School Cigarette Luggage Peace Pupils Suitcases Teachers War And Conflict
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the year 1945, as a new term begins at Summer Hill School in Leiston, Suffolk. At the center of attention stands Alexander Sutherland Neill, the visionary founder of this renowned boarding school. After five years of evacuation during World War II in Ffestiniog, Wales, Neill and his dedicated team have returned to their beloved campus. The image captures an important moment in the school's history - the first school parliament meeting since their return from Wales. As pupils gather around Neill with eager anticipation, one can sense a palpable atmosphere of peace and hope for brighter days ahead. Amidst this scene filled with youthful energy and curiosity, teachers stand by attentively while students clutch their suitcases symbolizing both continuity and change. The presence of cigarettes hints at a different era when smoking was more commonplace. This photograph is not just a glimpse into a specific time but also represents broader themes such as education and war. It serves as a reminder that even amidst conflict and upheaval, institutions like Summer Hill School continue to provide stability and nurturing environments for young minds. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints' staff members who value historical significance over commercial gain; this snapshot transports us back to an era where resilience triumphed over adversity.
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