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The Liverpool Industrial schools at Kirkdale, 1850
The Liverpool Industrial schools at Booth Lane, Kirkdale. Built in an Elizabethan style, it was designed as an alternative to the workhouse to accomodate juvenile paupers. Date: 1850
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1850 1850s Booth Dec15 Juvenile Lane Liverpool Paupers Schools Workhouse Kirkdale
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of greeting cards. This captivating image, "The Liverpool Industrial Schools at Kirkdale, 1850," taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into history. Depicting the Kirkdale institution, built in an Elizabethan style as an alternative to workhouses for juvenile paupers, this card is a thoughtful and unique choice for those who appreciate history and tradition. Perfect for various occasions, this card is a must-have for history enthusiasts and those who value the beauty of the past.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
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Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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This evocative image captures the Liverpool Industrial Schools at Booth Lane, Kirkdale in the year 1850. A stark contrast to the austere workhouses of the time, the Elizabethan-style building was designed as an alternative accommodation for juvenile paupers. The Industrial Schools movement, which gained momentum in the 1850s, aimed to provide a more humane and effective solution for the care and education of destitute children, rather than the harsh and degrading conditions of the workhouses. The Liverpool Industrial Schools at Kirkdale, with its red-brick facade and ornate details, stood as a beacon of hope for thousands of children who found themselves in poverty and despair. Inside, the children were provided with basic education, training in various trades, and a chance to learn valuable skills that would help them secure employment and improve their lives. The image offers a glimpse into the past, revealing the efforts made by the Victorian society to address the plight of the city's impoverished youth. The children, dressed in their uniforms, can be seen playing and working in the courtyard, surrounded by the imposing walls of the school. The scene is a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by children in the 19th century and the importance of providing them with a safe and nurturing environment to grow and thrive. This photograph, taken in 1850, offers a unique perspective into the history of Liverpool's social welfare system and the evolution of care for its most vulnerable citizens. It serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of resilience and determination that defined the lives of those who lived through this era.
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