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Canvas Print : Padcroft Boys Home, Yiewsley, Middlesex
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Padcroft Boys Home, Yiewsley, Middlesex
A view of Padcroft Boys Home, Yiewsley, Middlesex Date: circa 1920
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Media ID 14378173
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Carehome Middlesex Orhanage Orphans Services Welfare Childrens
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Print of 'Padcroft Boys Home, Yiewsley, Middlesex' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating vintage image, dated circa 1920, offers a glimpse into the past with its view of Padcroft Boys Home in Middlesex. The black-and-white photograph, now beautifully reproduced on high-quality canvas, adds an elegant and timeless touch to any room. Experience the charm of history in your home with this exquisite canvas print.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Padcroft Boys Home in Yiewsley, Middlesex, circa 1920. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the past of a children's home that provided care and support to orphaned, abandoned, and vulnerable boys during a period of great social change. The boys in the photograph appear to be engaged in a lively game or activity, their laughter and energy evident even through the image. The home's red-brick buildings can be seen in the background, surrounded by lush greenery and trees. The scene exudes a sense of community and camaraderie, as the boys come together in shared play and companionship. Padcroft Boys Home was one of many institutions that emerged in the early 20th century to address the growing need for social welfare services for children in need. At a time when the traditional family structure was breaking down due to factors such as poverty, war, and disease, these homes provided a safe and nurturing environment for children who had been orphaned or abandoned. The boys in the photograph are dressed in simple, practical clothing, reflecting the modest resources available to the home. Despite the challenges they faced, they are shown here enjoying a moment of joy and freedom, a testament to the enduring resilience and spirit of children. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the important role that children's homes and welfare services have played in the lives of countless children throughout history. It invites us to reflect on the past and consider the ongoing need for such services in our communities today.
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