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Photographic Print : Fyfield Truant Industrial School, Essex
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Fyfield Truant Industrial School, Essex
Boys at the Fyfield Truant Industrial School, near Ongar, Essex, run by the West Ham School Board. Date: circa 1913
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Media ID 14377949
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Carehome Essex Fyfield Ongar Orhanage Orphans Services Truant Welfare Childrens
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This particular print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a poignant moment at Fyfield Truant Industrial School in Essex, circa 1913. Boys, dressed in their uniforms, are seen hard at work – a testament to the educational reforms of the era. This evocative image, rich in historical detail, is an excellent addition to any home or office, serving as a conversation starter and a reminder of the past. Rights Managed through Media Storehouse, this print is not only a beautiful piece of art but also a valuable historical document. Bring the past to life in your space today!
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.5cm x 24.4cm (14.8" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 37.5cm x 25cm (14.8" x 9.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Fyfield Truant Industrial School, located near Ongar in Essex, which was run by the West Ham School Board around 1913. The image shows a group of young boys, likely dressed in their uniforms, gathered around a table in what appears to be a classroom or dining hall. Their expressions vary from focused attention to playful banter, reflecting the complex mix of discipline and camaraderie that characterized such institutions. The Fyfield Truant Industrial School was established to provide care and education for boys who had been identified as truants or otherwise in need of guidance and support. At the time, the welfare of children was a growing concern in society, and industrial schools like Fyfield were seen as a way to provide essential services to those who were at risk or in need. Despite the best intentions of those who ran the school, life for the boys would have been far from easy. Long hours of manual labor, strict discipline, and spartan living conditions were commonplace. However, the photograph also suggests that there were opportunities for moments of joy and connection, as these boys gather together around the table. The Fyfield Truant Industrial School closed in the mid-20th century, and the building now stands as a reminder of a bygone era in the history of child welfare. Today, we look back on images like this one with a mixture of sadness for the hardships endured by these boys, and gratitude for the efforts of those who sought to provide them with a better future.
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