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William Driver, Founder of the Belvedere-Crescent Reformatory, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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William Driver, Founder of the Belvedere-Crescent Reformatory, 1856. Creator: Unknown
William Driver, Founder of the Belvedere-Crescent Reformatory, 1856. Portrait of British philanthropist William Driver, founder and superintendent of the Industrial Home for Outcast Boys. Originally a draper's assistant, Mr. Driver voluntarily quitted an employment in which, to persons of his intelligence and energy worldly advancement is not frequently denied, for the seemingly thankless occupation of a ragged-school teacher. In his new vocation he necessarily became familiar with every phase of ignorance, destitution, and vice. Gradually there deepened in his mind the conviction that to the teaching of a school must be added the influence a home...he sallied forth in quest of inmates for his, as yet, empty house. Seeking them in their well known haunts, he gave preference to the most destitute and depraved...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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[Caption] This black and white portrait depicts William Driver, a British philanthropist and the founder of the Belvedere-Crescent Reformatory in 1856. The image was published in the Illustrated London News in 1856. Originally an assistant in a drapery business, Driver left his position to become a ragged-school teacher. Through his teaching experiences, he came to believe that the influence of a home was just as important as education in helping children overcome ignorance, destitution, and vice. With this conviction, Driver set out to establish an Industrial Home for Outcast Boys, seeking out the most destitute and depraved children to populate his empty institution. His determination and dedication to improving the lives of these children were unwavering, despite the challenges and hardships that came with his new endeavor. This portrait captures the serious and determined expression of a man who was dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those who were often forgotten by society. Driver's legacy as the founder and superintendent of the Belvedere-Crescent Reformatory continues to inspire philanthropists and educators to this day. The exact creator of this portrait is unknown, but it was published in the Illustrated London News in 1856. The image offers a glimpse into the Victorian era and the important work being done by individuals like William Driver to improve the lives of the most vulnerable members of society.
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