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Spurgeons Orphanage, Stockwell
Stockwell orphanage, founded by Charles Spurgeon, opened in 1869 off Stockwell Park Road, on a site which is now part of the Stockwell Park Estate. The building was bombed in World War Two. Date: circa 1909
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This evocative photograph captures the Spurgeons Orphanage in Stockwell, London, circa 1909. Founded by the renowned Baptist preacher and social reformer, Charles Spurgeon, in 1869, the orphanage was located off Stockwell Park Road and provided care and welfare for hundreds of children in need. The building, which is now part of the Stockwell Park Estate, was a beacon of hope and compassion during a time when child poverty and neglect were rampant. Charles Spurgeon, a man of deep faith and social conscience, was deeply moved by the plight of the city's orphans and took it upon himself to establish an institution that would provide them with a safe and nurturing environment. The orphanage offered not only shelter and food but also education and socialization, equipping the children with the skills and knowledge they needed to build a better future. The photograph shows a group of children playing outside the orphanage, their laughter and joy a testament to the positive impact of the institution. However, the building, which once provided refuge and solace to so many, was tragically bombed during World War Two, leaving only ruins in its place. Despite this setback, the legacy of Spurgeons Orphanage lives on, a reminder of the power of compassion and the importance of caring for the most vulnerable members of society.
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