Opinions Sought on Date please

[Treetotal]

Is there a wreath and white lilys in photo.  Maybe taken at end of ww2

Yes there is a wreath of white lilies but not sure of the significance...peace?

Carol

[Treetotal]

I was at school in the 1950's and we all looked very much like that. The relaxed poses indicate a date later than the 30's so I would go for 50's or early 60's.

AJ

I don't think it's as late as that AJ...I think I can see some Knitted ties and I associate those with the 30s but I could be wrong, but thanks for your suggestion.

Carol

[Treetotal]

I was at school in the 1950's and we all looked very much like that. The relaxed poses indicate a date later than the 30's so I would go for 50's or early 60's.

I think its very much earlier than the 1960's. I don't ever remember seeing boys in the 60's or the 50's wearing the sort of boots the boys at the right-hand end of the front row are wearing!

Yes Jen I'm inclined to agree with them not being worn in the 60s but I do remember seeing some boys wearing them in the late 50s but not necessarily the same style. One lad I knew would wear "Hob Nailed" boots to school and used to chase me, and kick me in the shins  but not sure if they were the same style as seen in the school photo.

Carol

[Treetotal]

Definitely pre WW2. I can remember from late 1940s onwards 

1920s here:

https://picclick.co.uk/Edwardian-1920s-era-Postcard-Group-of-school-boys-382287274976.html#&gid=1&pid=1

That's a great link Gadget but I think mine is a bit later...but not much. Thanks for your input.
Carol

[Gadget]

Here's a mid-1930s in Edinburgh, Carol

http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/0_g_0/0_groups_and_outings_bellevue_boys_1930-ish.htm#top


Gadget

[jim1]

I think 1920's is about right. Gadget mentioned the tie pins & although they were worn on & off over a period of time post war-1920's was the most popular.
Is there a stamp box on the back ?

[Treetotal]

Aw thanks Jim..that's great....I was between the two decades but wasn't sure which...the stamp box is a plain triangle.
Thanks for your help 
Carol

[Treetotal]

Here's a mid-1930s in Edinburgh, Carol

http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/0_g_0/0_groups_and_outings_bellevue_boys_1930-ish.htm#top


Gadget

Thanks for your input G...most helpful 

Carol

[Treetotal]

Here's a mid-1930s in Edinburgh, Carol

http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/0_g_0/0_groups_and_outings_bellevue_boys_1930-ish.htm#top


Gadget

Yes...you can tell the difference between this photo and mine...thanks again G. 

Carol