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Shaftesbury and Arethusa Boys Homes, Royston, Hertfordshire
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Shaftesbury and Arethusa Boys Homes, Royston, Hertfordshire
The Shaftesbury & Arethusa Boys Homes at Royston, Hertfordshire, were set up by the National Refuge for Homeless and Destitute Children, founded in 1843 by William Williams. The Earl of Shaftesburys patronage helped the charity acquire two redundant naval vessels, the Chichester and Arethusa, for use as training ships. In 1904, the charity became Shaftesbury Homes and Arethusa
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1. Title: Shaftesbury and Arethusa Boys Homes, Royston, Hertfordshire: A Victorian Era Sanctuary for Homeless and Destitute Children This evocative photograph captures the Shaftesbury and Arethusa Boys Homes in Royston, Hertfordshire, during the Victorian era. Established in 1843 by the National Refuge for Homeless and Destitute Children, this charitable institution was founded by William Williams to provide shelter, care, and education for children in need. The Earl of Shaftesbury's patronage played a pivotal role in the charity's growth. In 1904, the charity adopted the name Shaftesbury Homes and Arethusa, in recognition of the Earl's support. The Earl's influence extended to helping the charity acquire two redundant naval vessels, the Chichester and Arethusa, for use as training ships. The photograph depicts the Chichester and Arethusa, proudly anchored in the background, which served as floating homes and training vessels for the boys. The boys, dressed in their uniforms, are seen engaging in various activities, such as drilling and boat building, under the watchful eyes of their caretakers. The Shaftesbury and Arethusa Boys Homes represent a significant chapter in the history of charitable institutions in Hertfordshire. During the 1840s, workhouses were the primary means of providing relief for the destitute. However, the Shaftesbury and Arethusa Homes offered a more humane and educational alternative, focusing on the holistic development of children. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the vital role that charities, such as the National Refuge for Homeless and Destitute Children, played in alleviating poverty and providing shelter, care, and education to children in need during the Victorian era. The legacy of the Shaftesbury and Arethusa Boys Homes continues to inspire and inform contemporary approaches to addressing child poverty and homelessness.
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