Home for Female Orphans, St Johns Wood, London
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Home for Female Orphans, St Johns Wood, London
A promotional card issued by the Home for Female Orphans, established in 1786 at Grove Road, St Johns Wood. Date: Late 1800s
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© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
1786 1800s Established Grove Homes Issued Orphans Promotional Youth Childrens
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the Home for Female Orphans at Grove Road, St. John's Wood, London, in the late 1800s. Established in 1786, this institution was dedicated to providing care and shelter for female orphans and children in need. The Home's mission was to offer a safe and nurturing environment where these vulnerable young girls could grow and thrive. The image shows a group of children, dressed in modest uniforms, gathered around a table, likely engaged in a lesson or activity. Their expressions are focused and attentive, revealing their eagerness to learn and grow. The room is filled with warmth and light, suggesting a sense of comfort and security. The Home for Female Orphans was an important social housing initiative of its time, providing a crucial service to the community. It reflects the compassionate spirit of the era, which recognized the importance of caring for the most vulnerable members of society. The Home's legacy continues to inspire and inform modern children's homes and youth care services. This promotional card, issued by the Home, invites potential supporters and benefactors to contribute to the organization's mission. It is a poignant reminder of the vital role that charitable institutions play in providing care and support to those in need, and the enduring impact that such efforts can have on the lives of young people.
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