Date:November 1924
Description:A scene from a boys' school production of William Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer's Night Dream' at Denstone College. Argument between the lovers Lysander, Helena, Demetrius and Hermia in forest while Puck and Oberon look on from upstage. Building at Denstone College was begun in 1868 and it opened in 1873 as St. Chad's College with 46 boys. It was designed by William Slater and R.C. Carpenter in a Gothic style. The Chapel was built in 1879-87 and the Hall in 1888-91. Denstone College was the first Woodard school in the Midlands. The Rev. Nathanial Woodard was a Victorian philanthropist who wanted to achieve 'the union of classes by a common system of education'. He founded a number of schools aimed at benefiting a wide range of people, particularly the poorer middle classes. Photographer: Alfred or Gerald McCann, photographers of High Street, Uttoxeter.
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A scene from a boys' school production of William Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer's Night Dream' at Denstone ...
A boys' school production of William Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer's Night Dream' at Denstone College. ...
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Creators: Mr Gerald McCann - Creator
Image courtesy of: Mrs G.S. McCann
Donor ref:P76.041.0275 (37/48337)
Source: Staffordshire Museum Service
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