Students of the vessigny secondary school girls

The Importance of Uniform to Education

By TrevonJoseph
  • Apr 21, 1509

    First Apperance of Uniform

    First Apperance of Uniform
    Uniforms were first brought to a prominant scale during the time of King Henry VIII. First known as blue Coats. The History of School Uniforms. Historical Boys Clothing
  • Jan 28, 1547

    End of King Henry's Reign

    During this time, the uniforms were introduced.The uniforms of the time were referred as "bluecoats", as they consisted of long trench-coat-style jackets dyed blue. Blue was the cheapest available dye and showed humility amongst all children. Students Vote to Keep Tudor Uniform.British Heritage 32, no. 2 (May 2011): 10. Academic Search Complete
  • Jan 1, 1552

    First Use of Uniform on a Large scale (Christ's Hospital)

    First Use of Uniform on a Large scale (Christ's Hospital)
    The Uniform, had been in place since 1552, these composed of Belted long coats, knee breaches, bands at the neck and yellow socks. Students Vote to Keep Tudor Uniform.British Heritage 32, no. 2 (May 2011): 10. Academic Search Complete

  • British Windward Islands

    British Windward Islands
    This was the time of British rule, whereby, uniform came forth in education as the colonies were under the british education system

  • Elementary Education Bill

    Elementary Education Bill
    This Made education available to children in the Wales and England, where the popularity of uniform arised, soon enough all schools wore uniforms.