Royal Female Orphan Asylum, Beddington, Surrey
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Royal Female Orphan Asylum, Beddington, Surrey
Uniformed girls and staff at the Royal Female Orphan Asylum, Beddington, Surrey. Date: circa 1905
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Asylum Beddington Homes Orphan Staff Surrey Uniformed Youth Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Royal Female Orphan Asylum in Beddington, Surrey, circa 1905. The image shows a group of uniformed girls and staff, gathered together in the asylum's courtyard. The girls, all dressed in identical blue and white uniforms, are engaged in various activities, some playing games, while others appear to be deep in conversation. The staff members, dressed in dark uniforms with white collars and cuffs, watch over the children with a mixture of care and authority. The Royal Female Orphan Asylum was established in 1852 to provide a safe and nurturing environment for destitute and abandoned girls in Surrey and the surrounding areas. The asylum offered a range of services, including education, training, and apprenticeships, with the ultimate goal of preparing the girls for a successful transition into adulthood and independent living. The uniforms worn by the girls and staff were an essential part of the asylum's regimented routine. The uniforms not only helped to instill discipline and order but also served to promote a sense of unity and identity among the girls. The uniforms also helped to distinguish the girls from the general public, ensuring that they were easily identifiable as residents of the asylum. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of the Royal Female Orphan Asylum and the community of girls and staff who called it home. It is a poignant reminder of the important role that children's homes and care institutions played in providing essential support and care to vulnerable children in the early 20th century.
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