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no, not for a very long time.

Yes they do, although not as commonly as they once did. And now it is most common for younger boys. This and related topics on school uniform are answered in considerable detail on the Historical Boys' Clothing website: http://histclo.com/schun/schun.html

I have a book "Boys' Preparatory Schools: A Photographic Essay" which shows that short pants and knee socks were still very common in the 1980s. I'm less sure about today, but suspect they are still worn at many prep schools.

BUT having just returned from South Africa there are still boys' schools there that insist or allow boys to wear shorts up to school leaving age. There is a boys' school at Stellanbosch where most junior boys and about 60% of the senior boys wear shorts. Maroon blazers, grey shorts, knee socks and black shoes, with white shirts and tie. Very smart, healthy and practical!

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