Sunday School Demonstration

A sea of hats and hopeful faces fills the streets of Chesterfield in this bustling photograph from around 1901. This is a Sunday School demonstration, a cherished annual tradition where children and their families paraded with pride and faith through town, celebrating community and Christian learning.

The scene brims with Edwardian charm: young girls in frilly dresses, boys in caps and waistcoats, and a tightly packed crowd gathered outside J. Sheppard’s store and other recognizable shops of the era. This was more than a religious event—it was a highlight of the social calendar, uniting generations in pageantry and joy.

📆 Over 120 years have passed since this moment was captured. 🧓👧 Do you recognize this street? Did your grandparents attend such parades?

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