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Wallingford Union Childrens Cottage Homes, Berkshire
The Wallingford Unions cottage homes on Wantage Road, Wallingford, Berkshire. Cottage homes were established by some poor law authorities to house pauper children away from the workhouse
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Benevolence Berkshire Charitable Charity Cottage Cottages Homes L Aw Pauper Paupers Poor Poverty Residential Wallingford Wantage Workhouse 1907
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1. Title: "A Haven of Care and Compassion: Wallingford Union Children's Cottage Homes, Berkshire, 1907" This evocative photograph captures the Wallingford Union Children's Cottage Homes, located on Wantage Road in Wallingford, Berkshire, England, in the year 1907. Established by some local poor law authorities, these cottage homes were designed to provide a caring and nurturing environment for pauper children, keeping them away from the harsh realities of the workhouse. The image reveals a collection of charming, red-brick cottage homes, arranged in a neat row, surrounded by lush greenery and a sense of tranquility. Each cottage, with its own front door and garden, offered a semblance of privacy and individuality to its young residents. The Edwardian-era architecture, with its gabled roofs and decorative details, exudes an air of benevolence and charitable intent. The era of the cottage homes marked a significant shift in the approach to housing and caring for the poor, particularly children, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These homes aimed to provide a more humane alternative to the cold, institutional confines of the workhouse, offering a sense of family and community to the children who resided there. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the historical efforts to alleviate poverty and provide care for those in need, offering a glimpse into the past and the evolving narrative of social welfare and childcare. The Wallingford Union Children's Cottage Homes stand as a testament to the enduring spirit of compassion and the collective desire to create a better future for all, especially the most vulnerable members of society.
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