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Cripples Home and industrial School for Girls 1900
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Cripples Home and industrial School for Girls 1900
Cripples Home in Marylebone Road, photograph showing girls doing needlework. Date: 1900
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This evocative photograph taken in 1900 captures a moment of quiet concentration and industry at the Cripples Home and Industrial School for Girls in Marylebone Road, London. The girls in the image, all dressed in simple, practical clothing, sit at long tables, their faces focused on their needlework. Some are seated in wheelchairs, their physical disabilities apparent, while others stand or sit on benches. The room is filled with the soft clatter of needles and the gentle hum of conversation. The Cripples Home and Industrial School for Girls was established in 1854 to provide education, training, and care for girls with physical disabilities. The school offered instruction in various trades, including needlework, to help the girls become self-sufficient and prepare them for employment. The girls' needlework was often sold to support the school's operations and provide an income for the girls. The photograph provides a glimpse into the daily life of the girls at the Cripples Home and Industrial School. Despite their challenges, they are engaged in a productive activity, demonstrating their determination and resilience. The image also reveals the compassionate and supportive environment that the school provided, where girls could learn and grow, despite their disabilities. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the history of care and support for disabled children in London during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It underscores the importance of providing opportunities for education and training for individuals with disabilities, enabling them to lead fulfilling and productive lives.
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