Kensington & Chelsea District School, blacksmith's shop
In 1876, the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea established a District School for pauper children at Banstead, Surrey (later known as Beechholme). As well as cottage homes, each housing 40 children, the site had its own schools, infirmary, chapel, swimming pool etc. Amongst trades taught to the boys was that of blacksmithing. Various examples of wrought ironwork can be seen in this photograph
Picture No
10415930
Media ID
47517576
Size
3274px x 2427px
(1.0MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Source
Unattributed original photograph
Date
circa 1902
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