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Erdington Cottage Homes Holiday at Rhyl, North Wales
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Erdington Cottage Homes Holiday at Rhyl, North Wales
A party of children from the Aston Union workhouse cottage homes on holiday in Rhyl. They are seated in a charabanc (an open-top coach) from White Rose Motors outside the Central Cafe (formerly Ivy Cafe).
1920s
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Aston Cafe Charabanc Coach Cottage Homes Motors Outing Rhyl Workhouse
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph from the 1920s, a group of children from the Erdington Cottage Homes in Aston, Birmingham, are seen enjoying a holiday outing to the seaside town of Rhyl, North Wales. The children, dressed in their best clothes, sit excitedly in an open-top coach, or charabanc, from White Rose Motors. The charabanc, with its distinctive design and large windows, was a popular mode of transportation for group outings during this era. The children are gathered outside the Central Cafe, formerly known as the Ivy Cafe, in Rhyl. The Central Cafe, with its red-tiled roof and ornate facade, serves as a welcoming and familiar landmark for the group. The children seem to be in high spirits, their faces filled with joy and anticipation as they prepare for a day of fun and adventure by the sea. The Erdington Cottage Homes were established in the late 19th century to provide care and shelter for children who had been orphaned, abandoned, or removed from their families due to poverty or neglect. The annual holidays to Rhyl were a much-anticipated event for the children, providing them with a precious opportunity to escape the confines of the workhouse and experience the joy and freedom of a seaside holiday. This photograph captures a moment of happiness and innocence, a reminder of the importance of providing opportunities for children to enjoy the simple pleasures of life, even in the most challenging of circumstances. The image also serves as a poignant reminder of the rich history and social fabric of the past, and the enduring power of community and care.
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