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Barnardo Home, Barkingside - Library
Children in the library at Barnardo Girls Village Home, Barkingside, Essex
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Barkingside Barnardo Carehome Date Essex Orphanage Orphans Services System Unknown Welfare Childrens
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1. Title: A Sanctuary of Knowledge: Children in the Library at Barnardo Girls' Village Home, Barkingside, Essex This evocative photograph captures a moment of tranquility and learning at the Barnardo Girls' Village Home in Barkingside, Essex, during an uncertain time in history. The image, taken at an unknown date, shows a group of young girls engrossed in their books, their faces reflecting a deep concentration and delight in the written word. Barnardo's, founded by Thomas Barnardo in 1866, was a leading children's charity in Britain dedicated to improving the lives of orphans, abandoned children, and neglected youth. The Barnardo Girls' Village Home in Barkingside was one of many homes and institutions established by the organization to provide care, education, and support for vulnerable girls. The library at the Barnardo Home served as a vital resource for the girls, offering them access to a wealth of knowledge and a chance to escape the harsh realities of their daily lives. The girls' dedication to their studies is evident in their attentive postures and the books spread out before them. The library, filled with shelves of books and a warm, inviting atmosphere, provided these girls with a sanctuary where they could explore their imaginations, broaden their horizons, and build a foundation for a better future. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the transformative power of education and the importance of providing safe and nurturing environments for children in need. It also highlights the crucial role that charities like Barnardo's played in the British welfare system, offering care, services, and opportunities to thousands of children who might otherwise have faced a bleak future.
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