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Football Team, Standon Bridge Boys Home
Football team at the Boys Farm Home, Standon Ridge, Eccleshall, Staffordshire. Run by the Waifs and Strays Society, the home operated as an Industrial School and later as an Approved School. Date: circa 1913
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Media ID 32266746
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Accomodation Approved Eccleshall Football Homes Operated Ridge Staffordshire Standon Strays Waifs Welfare Childrens
A2 Premium Frame with A3 Poster
Step into the past with our stunning Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the captivating image "Football Team, Standon Bridge Boys Home" by Peter Higginbotham from Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage photograph offers a glimpse into the history of football and the Standon Ridge Boys Home, run by the Waifs and Strays Society in Eccleshall, Staffordshire. The Industrial School later transformed into an Approved School, providing shelter and education to countless young boys. Display this unique piece in your home or office to add character and intrigue to any space. Perfect for football enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the charm of yesteryears. Bring a piece of the past into your present with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 62cm x 44.6cm (24.4" x 17.6")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of camaraderie and determination among the young residents of Standon Bridge Boys Home in Staffordshire, circa 1913. Run by the Waifs and Strays Society, the home operated as an Industrial School and later as an Approved School, providing care and welfare for children in need. The team, proudly dressed in their football uniforms, stand together on the rugged terrain of Standon Ridge, Eccleshall, with the farm's buildings in the background. Football was an essential part of the daily routine at Standon Bridge, offering the boys a sense of normalcy and a much-needed break from the challenges they faced in their daily lives. The game not only provided physical activity but also fostered teamwork, discipline, and a sense of belonging. The Waifs and Strays Society, founded in 1883, aimed to provide social accommodation for destitute, neglected, and homeless children. The organization's mission was to rescue and rehabilitate these children, giving them a chance at a better future. The Standon Bridge Boys Home was one of many such institutions run by the Society, which played a crucial role in the care and welfare of thousands of children during the early 20th century. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the resilience and strength of the human spirit, even in the most challenging of circumstances. The boys in this image, despite their hardships, found joy and camaraderie through the simple act of playing football, creating memories that would last a lifetime.
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