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Class photograph, Bloomfield Road Girls School, Plumstead, London, 1891
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Class photograph, Bloomfield Road Girls School, Plumstead, London, 1891
Class photograph, Bloomfield Road Girls School, Plumstead, London, 1891. Girl pupils and teachers pose outside the school
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Media ID 15170104
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Class Council Greater London Council Greenwich Posing School Schoolchild Schoolchildren Schoolgirl Teach Teacher Teaching Bloomfield Road Plumstead
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This print takes us back to the year 1891, capturing a moment frozen in time at Bloomfield Road Girls School in Plumstead, London. In this class photograph, girl pupils and their teachers proudly pose outside the school building. The image showcases an era when education was highly valued but limited for girls. The young students are dressed impeccably in their traditional Victorian attire, reflecting the fashion of the late 19th century. Their serious expressions hint at both their eagerness to learn and perhaps some trepidation about being captured on film. The location itself holds historical significance as it was under the jurisdiction of the Greater London Council (GLC) and later became part of Greenwich borough. This educational institution played a vital role in shaping young minds during a time when opportunities for women were still restricted. Preserved by the Guildhall Library and Art Gallery's London County Council Photograph Library, this monochrome gem offers a glimpse into an important chapter of British history. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of gender equality within education. As we admire these unknown faces from over a century ago, let us celebrate not only their individual journeys but also acknowledge all those who fought tirelessly to expand educational opportunities for future generations - paving the way for progress that continues today.
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