Mattock Collection

Home for Motherless Children, Eric House, Mattock Lane, Ealing

L'horticulture : Esquisse pour l'école de la rue Château-Landon, 10ème arrondissement... c.1881
L'horticulture : Esquisse pour l'ecole de la rue Chateau-Landon, 10eme arrondissement de Paris, c.1881. Horticulture

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Hay harvest and haystack in the Apuseni Mountains, Scarisoara, Romania Date: 07/01/2009

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Hay harvest and haystack in the Apuseni Mountains, Scarisoara, Romania Date: 07/01/2009

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Hay harvest and haystack in the Apuseni Mountains, Scarisoara, Romania Date: 07/01/2009

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Hay harvest and haystack in the Apuseni Mountains, Scarisoara, Romania Date: 07/01/2009

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Hay harvest and haystack in the Apuseni Mountains, Scarisoara, Romania Date: 07/01/2009

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Hay harvest and haystack in the Apuseni Mountains, Scarisoara, Romania Date: 07/01/2009

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Hay harvest and haystack in the Apuseni Mountains, Scarisoara, Romania Date: 07/01/2009

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Hay harvest and haystack in the Apuseni Mountains, Scarisoara, Romania Date: 07/01/2009

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Hay harvest and haystack in the Apuseni Mountains, Scarisoara, Romania Date: 07/01/2009

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Hay harvest and haystack in the Apuseni Mountains, Scarisoara, Romania Date: 07/01/2009

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Hay harvest and haystack in the Apuseni Mountains, Scarisoara, Romania Date: 07/01/2009

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Hay harvest and haystack in the Apuseni Mountains, Scarisoara, Romania Date: 07/01/2009

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pioche; Mattock; Hacke (engraving)
7197118 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pioche; Mattock; Hacke (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pioche; Mattock; Hacke)

Saint Hymer in Solitude, c. 1735. Creator: Unknown
Saint Hymer in Solitude, c. 1735

Portrait of Old Scarlet (engraving)
2811233 Portrait of Old Scarlet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Old Scarlet)

Farmer in field, front cover of the DuPont Magazine, March 1936 (litho)
615348 Farmer in field, front cover of the DuPont Magazine, March 1936 (litho) by American School, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

Pitzhanger Manor House, Ealing, West London
Pitzhanger Manor House, Walpole Park, Mattock Lane, Ealing, West London, parts of which date back to the 18th century. Date: 2015

Farmers plowing and sowing. Late 15th century. Italy
Farmers plowing and sowing. Miniature of Grimani Breviary. Late 15th century. Saint Marks Library. Venice. Italy

Farmers. 17th century. Catalonia. Spain
Farmers. Life of St. Isidore the Laborer and his wife Santa Mari?a de la Cabeza. Composition of the 17th century tiles that adorned a chapel in the village church of Saint Antoninus

Traditional Farm House in the Apuseni Mountains, Romania

Hay harvest and haystack in the Apuseni Mountains, Scarisoara, Romania

One of the last climbing chimney sweeps carrying a mattock for scraping the inside of chimneys, a brush to sweep the loose soot, and sacks for bagging up soot

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"Mattock: A Symbol of Resilience and Hope at Eric House" In the heart of Ealing, on Mattock Lane, stands a remarkable place called Eric House. This historic building has been transformed into a loving home for motherless children, offering them solace and support in their time of need. As we delve into the origins of the word "mattock, " we are transported back to late 15th century Italy. Farmers plowing and sowing their fields with these sturdy tools, embodying strength and determination. Just like those farmers, the children at Eric House display incredible resilience as they navigate life's challenges. Captured in photographs labeled DDE-90034924 through DDE-90034925 are snapshots that depict moments filled with joy and growth within this nurturing environment. The laughter echoing through hallways tells stories of friendship forged amidst shared experiences. The mattock symbolizes more than just an agricultural tool; it represents hope for a brighter future. Each child who finds refuge within these walls is given an opportunity to flourish despite their circumstances. Through education, therapy sessions, and compassionate care from dedicated staff members, they learn to overcome adversity and build foundations for success. Eric House serves as a sanctuary where dreams take root and blossom into reality. The images labeled DDE-90034923 through DDE-90034922 capture tender moments between caregivers and children – hugs that heal wounds unseen by the naked eye but felt deep within young hearts. Within this haven on Mattock Lane lies endless potential waiting to be unleashed upon the world. Photographs marked DDE-90034920 through DDE-90034921 showcase bright-eyed youngsters engaged in various activities – painting masterpieces or discovering hidden talents yet to be unveiled. The journey towards healing is not without its challenges; however, every step taken by these resilient souls brings them closer to finding peace within themselves.