Gisburne House Industrial School for Girls, Watford
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Gisburne House Industrial School for Girls, Watford
Inmates on the grass at Gisburne House Industrial School for Girls, Watford. The School was run by London County Council. Date: circa 1930
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Council Inmates Services Watford Welfare
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Gisburne House Industrial School for Girls, Watford: A Moment of Respite and Joy This evocative photograph captures a precious moment of relaxation and joy at Gisburne House Industrial School for Girls in Watford, England, circa 1930. Run by the London County Council, this welfare institution was dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of young girls who were in need of social services. The image shows a group of girls, dressed in their school uniforms, gathered on the lush, green grass. Their faces are filled with laughter and happiness as they engage in playful activities, momentarily forgetting the challenges they may have faced in their daily lives. The serene surroundings of the school grounds offer a brief respite from the rigors of institutional life. The London County Council's Industrial Schools were established to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children who were neglected, abandoned, orphaned, or otherwise in need of care. These institutions offered education, training, and moral guidance to help the girls develop into responsible and productive members of society. Despite the challenges that these girls faced, moments like these allowed them to experience a sense of normalcy and joy. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of welfare and social care services in providing opportunities for children to thrive, even in the most difficult of circumstances.
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