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National Childrens Home, Harpenden - Laundry Work
Some of the older girls engaged in ironing and folding in the laundry at the National Childrens Home (NCH), Harpenden, Hertfordshire. Date: Date unknown
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Media ID 14308248
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Date Engaged Folding Harpenden Hertfordshire Ironing Laundry Older Some Unknown
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Day of Chores: Older Girls at the National Children's Home, Harpenden, Engaged in Laundry Work" This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the National Children's Home (NCH) in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, where some older girls are deeply engrossed in the essential household chore of laundry. The date of this image, unfortunately, remains unknown. The girls, dressed in simple, practical attire, are huddled around a large, wooden table, meticulously ironing and folding freshly washed clothes. Their expressions reveal a sense of focus and determination, as they work diligently to complete their task. The laundry room, filled with the scent of clean linens and the soft hum of irons hissing on fabric, serves as a backdrop to their industrious efforts. The National Children's Home in Harpenden was a charitable institution dedicated to providing care and support for orphaned, abandoned, and destitute children. Established in 1884, the Home offered a safe and nurturing environment for these children, who would otherwise have faced uncertain futures. The girls in this photograph are likely residents of the Home, learning valuable life skills that would serve them well in their future endeavors. The laundry work depicted in this image is a poignant reminder of the daily routines and responsibilities that shaped the lives of these young girls. It also underscores the importance of community and the power of education and practical skills in fostering resilience and self-sufficiency. This photograph, though devoid of a specific date, offers a glimpse into the past and sheds light on the experiences of children who, through no fault of their own, found themselves in the care of the National Children's Home. It serves as a testament to their strength, determination, and the enduring power of hope and compassion.
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