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Festival of Ragged-School Teachers at Nutfield Priory, …near Reigate, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Festival of Ragged-School Teachers at Nutfield Priory, …near Reigate, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Festival of Ragged-School Teachers at Nutfield Priory, the residence of Mr. H. E. Gurney, near Reigate, 1864. Annual entertainment. Amongst other ways of expressing his sympathy with this useful and laborious class of teachers in their work among our city poor, [Mr. Gurney] has, for the last seven years, given a fete every autumn to the voluntary teachers of each district of London. He has, in this manner, already entertained 2200 teachers from the 165 connected ragged schools now existing in London. Here they received, as usual, a cordial welcome from their host, who informed them that the house and grounds were their own during the day, expressing at the same time his gratification at their visit...Mr. H. R. Williams, of the King Edward-street Schools, Mile-end...traced the progress of ragged schools during the last twenty years. They had increased, he said, from 20 schools, with 200 teachers and 2000 children, to 165 schools with more than 2800 teachers and 30, 000 children...Nutfield Priory is agreeably situated on one of the hills near Reigate, commanding fine views into the loveliest parts of Surrey and Kent'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of the Festival of Ragged-School Teachers at Nutfield Priory in 1864, a heartwarming annual event hosted by Mr. H. E. Gurney near Reigate. The image showcases the gathering of dedicated voluntary teachers from various districts of London, who were welcomed with open arms by their generous host.
Mr. Gurney's gesture of hosting this fete for the past seven years as a way to show appreciation for the hard work and dedication of these teachers is truly commendable. The photo radiates a sense of camaraderie and gratitude among the attendees, reflecting the spirit of unity and support within the ragged school community.
As highlighted in the caption, Mr. H.R. Williams eloquently traced the remarkable progress made by ragged schools over two decades, underscoring their significant growth in both numbers and impact on underprivileged children in London.
The picturesque setting of Nutfield Priory adds to the charm of this historic event, with its stunning views overlooking Surrey and Kent providing a serene backdrop for this meaningful gathering.
Overall, this print serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of education and community support in uplifting those less fortunate, capturing a momentous occasion that celebrates compassion, dedication, and progress in improving lives through education.
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