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Carpentry & plumbing, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
Boys learning carpentry and plumbing on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland. In 1868, James Hall and other local businessmen set up a charity to provide shelter for Tyneside waifs and train young men for naval service. Their base from 1874 was the Wellesley until a fire in 1914 forced the institution ashore to become the Wellesley Nautical School
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of determination and industry among the young trainees of the Training Ship Wellesley in North Shields, Northumberland, during the late Victorian era. Established in 1868 by local businessmen, including James Hall, as a charitable institution to provide shelter for Tyneside waifs and train young men for naval service, the Wellesley became the boys' home and base of operations from 1874. In this image, we see a group of young boys intently focused on their tasks, learning the practical skills of carpentry and plumbing on board the ship. Their supervisors, clad in officer-like attire, oversee their progress, ensuring each boy masters the necessary techniques for a future at sea. The boys, many of whom likely came from backgrounds of poverty and hardship, are transported to the Wellesley from workhouses and orphanages, offering them a chance at a better future. The Training Ship Wellesley was a vital part of the community, providing essential training in carpentry, rigging, and plumbing. The boys learned not only valuable skills for a naval career but also discipline, responsibility, and camaraderie. The photograph, taken around the turn of the 20th century, depicts a scene that was commonplace during the 1870s and 1880s. However, a fire in 1914 forced the institution ashore, where it became the Wellesley Nautical School. This image is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of those who, despite their humble beginnings, were determined to make a better life for themselves. It is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of charitable institutions like the Training Ship Wellesley and the vital role they played in shaping the lives of countless young men in the North East of England during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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