Boys Exercising in the School Yard, Birmingham by William Woollaston

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Date:1896

Description:This image shows boys exercising with dumb bells. A growing concern for the health and welfare of school children led to physical drill and exercises being introduced into the curriculum. Such activities helped to discipline children. For boys drill was often seen as providing an early introduction to military training.

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Image courtesy of: Birmingham Archives & Heritage

Donor ref:BA&H: WK B11/5163 (110/2444)

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