Santa Claus learns all the answers
- Made:
- 1956-12-18
- maker:
- Keystone Press Agency
A photograph from the Daily Herald Archive showing four men dressed as Father Christmas receiving instruction from a fifth man in how to perform the role, Keystone Press Agency photograph, 18 December 1956.
Santa Claus learns all the answers...
School for Father Christmases
Probably the most unusual school in the country - is the "School for Sant Claus" run by Mr Bill Batt at his home in Hainault Road, Leytonstone. Here - would be Father Christmases learn the rudiments of the annual job - so they can appear at Christmas bazaars - stores - children's parties etc., Mr Batt started the school when he got bored with the Civil Service.
Photo shows four pupils all ready in their 'uniform' get a briefing from Bill Batt - himself a very experienced Father Christmas. left to right George Lias; Charles Hodges; Johnny Keen and William Bennett.
Keystone Press Agency
18 December 1956
Details
- Category:
- Photographs
- Collection:
- Daily Herald Archive
- Object Number:
- 1983-5236/30009
- Materials:
- paper (fibre product) and emulsion
- type:
- photograph
