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Erdington Cottage Homes Girls Netball Team
Girls 1926-27 netball team at Erdington Homes, Birmingham. The homes were opened in 1899 by the Aston Union to house pauper children away from the main workhouse which occupied an adjacent site. The girls are in their playing kit. Date: circa 1928
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1899 Adjacent Aston Birmingham Erdington Homes Main Netball Occupied Opened Pauper Workhouse
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This photograph captures the Erdington Cottage Homes Girls Netball Team in their prime during the 1926-27 season. The team, consisting of 27 young girls, proudly poses in their netball uniforms at Erdington Homes in Birmingham, England. Established in 1899 by the Aston Union, Erdington Homes were created to provide a sanctuary for pauper children, offering them a respite from the main workhouse that occupied an adjacent site. The homes aimed to provide a more nurturing and caring environment for these children, allowing them to grow and thrive. Netball was just one of the many extracurricular activities offered to the girls at Erdington Homes. The sport, which had gained popularity in the early 20th century, provided an opportunity for the girls to engage in physical activity, develop teamwork skills, and build camaraderie. The girls in the photograph exude confidence and enthusiasm as they proudly display their netball team badges on their chests. Their matching uniforms, consisting of white blouses and navy blue skirts, add to the sense of unity and team spirit. The netballs at their feet and the netting in the background serve as reminders of the sport they love and the games they played. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the lives of these young girls, providing a window into their world and the experiences they shared at Erdington Homes. It is a poignant reminder of the importance of community, teamwork, and the power of sport to bring people together, especially during challenging times.
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