Empire Day at Oxford Road School, Reading (two of two)
Photograph from Reading Chronicle Collection - May 1938
A performance of St George slaying the dragon as part of Empire Day.
Empire Day was a patriotic festival celebrated by British school children from all walks of life across the British Empire. Events such as fancy dress, inspirational speeches, saluting the Union flag and singing songs were all part of the day.
This photograph was taken for the Berkshire Chronicle but was not published.
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