St Edwards Orphanage, Liverpool - Carpentry
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St Edwards Orphanage, Liverpool - Carpentry
St Edwards Orphanage, Broad Green, Liverpool - manual instruction room. Boys at work benches with tools
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© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Benches Broad Instruction Liverpool Manual Orphan Orphanage Orphans Tools Welfare Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at St. Edward's Orphanage in Broad Green, Liverpool, during the mid-20th century. The manual instruction room, filled with the hum of focused activity, is where the boys of the orphanage honed their carpentry skills under the watchful eyes of their instructors. The image presents a poignant snapshot of the daily routine at the orphanage, which was dedicated to providing care and education for children in need. The boys, dressed in simple uniforms, sit attentively at their workbenches, their faces reflecting a mix of concentration and determination as they wield their tools. The room is filled with the scent of fresh wood and the sound of hammers striking nails, creating an atmosphere of industry and productivity. St. Edward's Orphanage, which opened in 1868, played a significant role in the social welfare of Liverpool's children. At a time when the city was grappling with poverty and social unrest, the orphanage offered a sanctuary and a chance for a better future for many. The manual instruction room was just one of the many facilities provided by the orphanage, which also included classrooms, workshops, and even a farm. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the importance of education and the role that institutions like St. Edward's Orphanage played in shaping the lives of countless children. It also serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the boys who spent their formative years there, learning valuable skills that would serve them well in their future endeavors.
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