A distinctive uniform can also say a lot about a school. We take a look at some school uniforms with a tale to tell.
Anyone who?s ever tried to reason with a four-year-old about their choice of outfit for the day will appreciate the simplicity a school uniform brings to the morning routine. A school uniform encourages children to feel part of a group, to identify with their school and take pride in their appearance.
The school uniform has been part of British school life since the time of Henry VIII. Back in the 16th century, when charity schools were founded, many came to be known as ?bluecoat schools?, thanks to the distinctive blue uniforms worn by pupils. 6 Unique and Historic Private School Uniforms
Red Maids’ School Uniform
The oldest girls? school in the country, Red Maids? in Bristol, also gets its name from its uniform. It was founded in 1634 by the then mayor and MP John Whitson, who left directions in his will that the girls should be ?apparelled in red cloth?.
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