Fine Art Print : Emigrants to Canada from Hedgerley Farm Home, Buckinghamshir
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Emigrants to Canada from Hedgerley Farm Home, Buckinghamshir
Emigrants to Canada from the Hedgerley Court Farm Home For Boys. The home was opened in 1893 by the Waifs and Strays Society. Date: 1924
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Media ID 14134012
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1893 Emigrants Opened Strays Waifs 1924
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring "Emigrants to Canada from Hedgerley Farm Home" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the poignant moment of young emigrants bidding farewell to their loved ones before embarking on their journey to Canada. Originally taken in 1924 at the Hedgerley Court Farm Home for Boys, which was established by the Waifs and Strays Society in Buckinghamshire, England, this print offers a unique glimpse into the past. Add this beautiful work of art to your collection and let its story inspire you every day.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 poignant moment in the history of Emigrant Boys from Hedgerley Court Farm Home in Buckinghamshire, England, as they bid farewell to their loved ones before embarking on a new life in Canada in 1924. The Hedgerley Court Farm Home for Boys was established in 1893 by the Waifs and Strays Society, a charitable organization dedicated to providing shelter, education, and training for orphaned, abandoned, and neglected children. The Waifs and Strays Society believed that a fresh start in a new country would offer these boys a better chance at a productive and fulfilling life. With the support of the Canadian government and various charitable organizations, the Society arranged for the emigration of over 3,000 boys between 1899 and 1939. In this image, we see a group of young boys, dressed in their best clothes and holding small suitcases, standing in front of a crowd of family members and well-wishers. The boys' faces express a range of emotions - excitement, sadness, apprehension, and determination. The women in the crowd, many with tears in their eyes, cling to their children, knowing that they may never see them again. The Waifs and Strays Society's emigration program was a testament to the power of compassion and the belief that every child deserves a chance at a better life. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by these boys and their families, and the hope that a new life in Canada offered them. The boys' journey from Hedgerley Court Farm Home to Canada marked the beginning of a new chapter in their lives, filled with challenges and opportunities.
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