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Sheet Metal Workers, William Baker Technical School, Hertfor
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Sheet Metal Workers, William Baker Technical School, Hertfor
Boys at their work benches in the sheet metal workshop at the William Baker Technical School, Hertford, run by Barnardo s. Date: Date unknown
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Baker Barnardos Benches Date Hertford Homes Sheet Technical Unknown Welfare Workshop Childrens
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In this evocative photograph, a group of young boys intently focus on their tasks at the sheet metal workshop of the William Baker Technical School in Hertford. Run by Barnardo's, the leading children's charity in the UK, the school was established to provide education and skills training for children in need, offering them a chance to build a better future. The boys, dressed in work uniforms, are seen diligently working at their individual workbenches, each one filled with an array of sheet metal tools. The room is filled with the sound of hammers striking metal, the smell of hot metal, and the clatter of tools against the workbenches. The boys' faces are etched with concentration as they shape and mold the metal to their will. The William Baker Technical School was a vital part of Barnardo's social welfare programs, providing not only technical skills but also a sense of purpose and self-worth to the children. The workshop was just one of many trades taught at the school, which included carpentry, shoemaking, and printing. Barnardo's, founded in 1866 by Thomas Barnardo, was a pioneer in child welfare, providing care and support to thousands of children in need. The organization's mission was to help children escape the cycle of poverty, neglect, and abuse, and to give them the tools they needed to build a better life. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the importance of education and skills training in the lives of children, and the role that organizations like Barnardo's continue to play in shaping the futures of vulnerable young people. The boys in this workshop, with their focused expressions and determination, are a testament to the transformative power of education and the belief that every child deserves a chance to succeed.
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