Spurgeons Orphanage, Stockwell - Boys at Brighton
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Spurgeons Orphanage, Stockwell - Boys at Brighton
Children - apparently just the boys - from Spurgeons Orphanage at Stockwell on a seaside outing to Brighton. Date: circa 1913
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© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Apparently Brighton Orphan Orphanage Orphans Outing Stockwell Welfare Childrens
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures a memorable moment in the lives of a group of boys from Spurgeons Orphanage in Stockwell, London, during a seaside outing to Brighton around 1913. The image showcases the essence of childhood joy and freedom as the boys, dressed in their Sunday best, enjoy the sand and the waves. Spurgeons Orphanage, founded in 1867 by Dr. Thomas Barnardo, was one of the most prominent children's charities in the UK, providing care and education for orphaned, abandoned, and neglected children. The organization aimed to offer these children a chance at a better future, focusing on their physical, emotional, and spiritual development. Seaside outings were an essential part of the children's welfare program, providing them with much-needed respite from the challenges of their daily lives. The boys in this photograph appear to be fully immersed in the experience, their faces reflecting excitement and wonder as they explore the beach and the sea. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the past, providing a valuable insight into the history of children's care and welfare in the UK. It serves as a reminder of the importance of providing opportunities for children to grow, learn, and experience joy, no matter their circumstances.
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