Hampstead Orphan Working School
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Hampstead Orphan Working School
Hampstead Orphan Working School. Date: circa 1909
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Hampstead Orphan Orphanage Orphans Welfare Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Hampstead Orphan Working School, circa 1909. The image shows a group of young children, dressed in simple clothing, gathered around a long table, engrossed in their studies. The school, located in the heart of London, was established in the late 18th century to provide care and education for orphaned and destitute children. At the turn of the 20th century, the school was known as the Hampstead Orphan Working School and Children's Home. The children, some as young as five or six years old, were taught various trades such as sewing, shoemaking, and gardening to prepare them for a life of self-sufficiency. Education was also a priority, with the children receiving instruction in reading, writing, and arithmetic. Despite the challenging circumstances of their lives, the children in this photograph appear focused and determined, their expressions reflecting a sense of hope and determination. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of these children and the important work of the Hampstead Orphan Working School. It serves as a poignant reminder of the vital role that charitable institutions played in providing care and support for vulnerable children in the past. The Hampstead Orphan Working School closed its doors in the 1930s, but its legacy lives on in the many lives it touched and the important lessons it taught about the power of education and the importance of caring for those in need.
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