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St Katharines Childrens Home, Southbourne-on-Sea, Dorset
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St Katharines Childrens Home, Southbourne-on-Sea, Dorset
Staff and children stand outside the St Katharines Childrens Home, at Church Road, Southbourne (or Southborne) on Sea, near Christchurch, Dorset. The home was in 1920 by the Waifs and Strays Society. Date: Circa 1921
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Christchurch Dorset Southbourne Staff Stand Waifs 1921
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at St. Katharine's Children's Home in Southbourne-on-Sea, Dorset, circa 1921. The Waifs and Strays Society, a charitable organization dedicated to providing shelter and care for destitute, abandoned, and orphaned children, established the home in Church Road, Southbourne, near Christchurch, in 1920. In the image, a group of kind-faced staff members stand proudly outside the home, surrounded by a joyful assembly of children. The children, dressed in their Sunday best, smile broadly at the camera, their eyes reflecting a sense of happiness and security. The staff, dressed in their uniforms, appear warm and nurturing, their expressions conveying a deep sense of care and commitment to the children in their charge. The backdrop of the photograph is the picturesque seaside town of Southbourne-on-Sea, with its sandy beaches and rolling waves. The home's whitewashed walls and red-tiled roof blend seamlessly into the landscape, creating a sense of tranquility and peace. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when community and charity played a vital role in providing for the most vulnerable members of society. It serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of compassion, care, and the power of a loving home to transform the lives of children in need.
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