The Childrens Home and Orphanage, Lancashire Branch, Edgewo
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The Childrens Home and Orphanage, Lancashire Branch, Edgewo
Boys constructing a reservoir at the Childrens Home on the Moor at Edgworth near Bolton. Founded in 1872 by Methodist minister Thomas Bowman Stephenson, the home became the first National Childrens Home. It was later known as Crowthorn Special Needs Residential School and closed in 2002. Date: Date unknown
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1872 2002 Bolton Bowman Closed Constructing Edgworth Founded Methodist Minister Reservoir Residential Special Stephenson
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in the history of The Children's Home and Orphanage, Lancashire Branch, located in Edgworth near Bolton. Established in 1872 by the visionary Methodist minister Thomas Bowman Stephenson, this home was the first National Children's Home in the United Kingdom. The image shows a group of boys diligently constructing a reservoir on the Moor, an essential project for the self-sufficient community. The Home provided shelter, education, and care for thousands of children in need over the years. Thomas Bowman Stephenson, a man of deep compassion, founded the Home with the belief that every child deserved a chance at a better life. His pioneering work paved the way for numerous children's homes and charities across the country. The Home, later known as Crowthorn Special Needs Residential School, continued to serve the community until its closure in 2002. The Boys' Reservoir Project is a testament to the Home's commitment to teaching valuable skills and instilling a sense of responsibility and teamwork among its residents. The boys in the photograph, dressed in their simple work clothes, are focused on their task, demonstrating the determination and resilience that characterized the children who lived at The Children's Home and Orphanage in Edgworth. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the transformative power of care, education, and community. It stands as a tribute to the countless lives touched by the work of Thomas Bowman Stephenson and the dedicated staff of The Children's Home and Orphanage.
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