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"Answering Bill", Harrow School (b / w photo)
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"Answering Bill", Harrow School (b / w photo)
6030190 " Answering Bill", Harrow School (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Answering Bill", Harrow School. Postcard, early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22582206
© Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection / Bridgeman Images
Harrow School Public Schools Straw Harrow On The Hill
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Answering Bill - A Glimpse into Harrow School's Rich History
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. This print titled "Answering Bill" offers a fascinating glimpse into the prestigious Harrow School, captured by an English photographer in the 20th century. The image showcases a group of boys, donned in their traditional straw hats, standing proudly outside the iconic institution. Harrow School, situated on Harrow-on-the-Hill, has long been synonymous with excellence in education. This postcard from the early 20th century beautifully encapsulates its rich heritage and enduring traditions. As we delve into this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported to an era where public schools played a pivotal role in shaping young minds. The boys' confident stance suggests they are partaking in one of Harrow's cherished customs - answering "Bill". This unique practice involved students responding to their roll call by shouting out their names across the school grounds. It symbolized unity and camaraderie among these future leaders. Through this photograph, we witness not only the physical presence of these young scholars but also catch a glimpse of their aspirations and dreams. Their straw hats serve as symbols of tradition and belonging while reminding us that even amidst academic pursuits, youthfulness prevails. As we admire this piece from Valerie Jackson Harris Collection within our private collection today, it serves as a timeless reminder of how educational institutions like Harrow have shaped generations past and continue to shape those yet to come.
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