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Homes for Little Boys at Farningham 1905
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Homes for Little Boys at Farningham 1905
Homeless and destitute children at Homes for Little Boys, Farningham, Swanley. Young boys given a training in a trade or schooling to provide them with the best opportunities for their adulthood. Date: 1905
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Carpentry Community Destitute Farningham Homeless Homes Jobs Received Receiving Schooling Skill Skills Swanley Tailoring Times Workhouse Workhouses Workshop Workshops Bakehouse Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Homes for Little Boys in Farningham, Swanley, Kent, England, circa 1905. The image portrays a community of homeless and destitute young boys, receiving the care and support they need to build a better future for themselves. During the Edwardian era, poverty and hardship were prevalent, and many children were left to fend for themselves on the streets. The Homes for Little Boys, established to address this issue, provided these vulnerable boys with a safe and nurturing environment. Here, they were given the opportunity to learn a trade or receive schooling, equipping them with essential skills for their adulthood. The photograph shows boys engaged in various activities, reflecting the diverse range of workshops and schoolrooms available at the Homes. Some boys are seen in the tailoring workshop, learning the art of sewing and garment making. Others are busy at work in the carpentry workshop, honing their woodworking skills. In the bakehouse, boys are likely learning the art of baking and cooking. These workshops were an integral part of the Homes for Little Boys, offering practical, hands-on experience that would help the boys become self-sufficient and productive members of society once they left. The sense of community and camaraderie is palpable in this image, as the boys work together, learn from each other, and form bonds that would last a lifetime. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the past and the challenges faced by children during the Edwardian era. It also highlights the importance of community support and the role that institutions like the Homes for Little Boys played in providing vulnerable children with the opportunities they needed to build a brighter future.
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