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Barnardos William Baker Technical School - Wheelwrights
Boys making cartwheels in the wheelwrights workshop at Barnardos William Baker Technical School (also known as Goldings ), near Hertford. Date: early 1900s
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Baker Barnardos Goldings Hertford Orphan Orphanage Orphans Technical Welfare Wheelwrights Workshop Cartwheels Childrens
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In this evocative early 1900s photograph, a group of young boys are hard at work in the wheelwrights workshop at Barnardos William Baker Technical School, also known as Goldings, near Hertford. The boys, dressed in simple work clothes and aprons, are intently focused on their tasks, each one meticulously shaping a cartwheel with hammers and chisels. The workshop is filled with the sights, sounds, and smells of industry: wooden planks, metal tools, and horsehair brushes are scattered about, while the air is thick with the scent of fresh wood and damp earth. Barnardos William Baker Technical School was an orphanage and children's welfare institution established in the late 1800s to provide care and education for children in need. The school offered a range of vocational training programs, including wheelwrighting, to help prepare its students for productive and fulfilling lives. The boys in this photograph are likely orphans or children in care, learning a valuable trade that would not only provide them with essential skills but also instill a sense of pride and self-reliance. The photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the past, revealing the dedication and determination of these young boys as they work diligently to create a cartwheel. Their focused expressions and the sense of community in the workshop underscore the transformative power of education and care in shaping the lives of vulnerable children. This image is a poignant reminder of the importance of providing opportunities for children to learn, grow, and thrive, regardless of their circumstances.
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