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Queuing For Dinner
Children at a British board school queue for free school dinners, circa 1900. Board schools were established in the late victorian period in response to the Elementary Education acts of 1870 and 1876, which made made attendance at elementary schools compulsory for all children. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11798944
© 2005 Getty Images
15782 Child Drink Education Food Pupil Schoolboy Schoolgirl Waiting Diry Elliptical Format
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our 'Queuing For Dinner' poster print from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Storehouse collection. This captivating image by Hulton Archive transports you to a British board school around the turn of the 20th century. Witness the determination and orderly queue of children, eagerly awaiting their free school dinners - a testament to the historical significance of this era. Bring the rich history and tradition of the past into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality poster print. Order yours today and add a touch of timeless charm to your space.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Queuing For Dinner - A Glimpse into British Board School Life in the 1900s
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photo print, captured by Hulton Archive/Getty Images, takes us back to a significant era in British history. Circa 1900, we witness a group of children patiently waiting in line for their free school dinners at a board school. During this time, the Elementary Education acts of 1870 and 1876 mandated compulsory attendance at elementary schools for all children. These board schools were established as a response to these acts, providing education opportunities previously unavailable to many. The image portrays an elliptical landscape format with young boys and girls standing together, showcasing the diversity within the student body. Clad in traditional attire of that period, they eagerly await their turn while holding onto their diry (dinner) boxes. This snapshot offers insight into not only the importance placed on education but also highlights efforts made to ensure students' nutritional needs were met. The provision of free school dinners aimed to support disadvantaged families who may have struggled to provide adequate meals for their children. As we delve into this historical moment frozen in time, it serves as a reminder of how far our educational systems have come since then. This photograph from Fine Art Storehouse is more than just an artistic representation; it encapsulates social progress and compassion towards nurturing young minds through both education and sustenance.
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