Children taking part in May Day celebrations at Knutsford, Cheshire by Sir Benjamin Stone

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Date:1902

Description:Many of the boys are dressed as soldiers or in patriotic outfits. This is probably a reflection of the fact that Britain was fighting in the South African (or Boer) War at the time.

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Stone, Sir Benjamin Religious and Cultural Celebrations Photographers Holidays Children and Childhood 1901-2000 (20th century)

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Image courtesy of: Birmingham Archives & Heritage

Donor ref:BA&H: MS 3196 201/13 (110/2413)

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