North Surrey District Schools, Anerley, Upper Norwood
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North Surrey District Schools, Anerley, Upper Norwood
The North Surrey District (or Industrial) Schools at Anerley, Upper Norwood, opened in 1850 to house pauper children away from the workhouse. The children were given various forms of industrial training to equip them for work in adult life. Date: 1850
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1850 Adult Anerley Away Equip Forms Norwood Opened Pauper Schools Surrey Workhouse Upper
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This evocative photograph captures the North Surrey District Schools at Anerley, Upper Norwood, an institution established in 1850 to provide an alternative living environment for pauper children, removed from the harsh conditions of the workhouse. The North Surrey District Schools were part of the larger movement to reform the education and living conditions of the impoverished children in England during the Victorian era. The image shows the imposing facade of the school building, with its grand arches and intricate stonework, reflecting the aspirations of providing a more humane and productive upbringing for its young residents. The children, dressed in uniforms, are seen engaged in various industrial activities, such as sewing, woodworking, and metalworking, as part of their training to prepare them for gainful employment in their adult lives. The North Surrey District Schools were a significant step towards the eventual establishment of the modern educational system in the UK. The children were housed, clothed, and fed, and received instruction in reading, writing, and arithmetic, as well as vocational skills that would enable them to become self-sufficient members of society. The schools were run by a Board of Governors, who were responsible for the overall management and welfare of the children. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the history and importance of the North Surrey District Schools in shaping the lives of countless children during a period of profound social change in England.
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