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Barnardos Girls Home, Barkingside Ironing Room
The ironing room at Dr Barnardos Girls Home, Barkingside, Essex. Sheets, fresh from the laundry, are ironed in large presses. Date: Date unknown
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Barkingside Barnardos Essex Fresh Ironing Laundry Presses Sheets
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1. Title: "A Place of Hope and Healing: The Ironing Room at Dr. Barnardo's Girls' Home, Barkingside, Essex" 2.. This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at Dr. Barnardo's Girls' Home in Barkingside, Essex, an institution dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of destitute and neglected children in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The image shows the ironing room, where freshly laundered sheets are being pressed on large ironing boards. The girls, dressed in simple, practical uniforms, work diligently under the watchful eye of a matron or housemother. The ironing room was an essential part of the daily routine at the home, as clean linens were a necessity for the comfort and hygiene of the children. The large, industrial-sized presses, likely donated by generous benefactors, were a testament to the community support that Dr. Barnardo's received. The Home relied on the generosity of the public to provide essential resources and funding to carry out its mission. The ironing room was also a symbol of the transformative power of Dr. Barnardo's. Through hard work and discipline, the girls learned valuable skills that would serve them well in their future lives. The Home provided them with a safe and nurturing environment, allowing them to heal from the traumas they had experienced and offering them a chance at a brighter future. The exact date of this photograph is unknown, but it serves as a poignant reminder of the important role that Dr. Barnardo's played in the lives of thousands of children during a time when social welfare systems were in their infancy. This image offers a glimpse into the daily life of the Home and the resilience and determination of the girls who lived there.
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