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Roll call of boys about to emigrate to Canada, Essex, 1908
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Roll call of boys about to emigrate to Canada, Essex, 1908
Roll call of boys about to emigrate to Canada, Saint Nicholas Industrial School, Manor House, Manor Park, East Ham, Essex, 1908. Boys with the Catholic Emigration Associations party stand ready with their luggage labelled as their names are called by a man in a bowler hat
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Baggage Canada Council Courtyard Emigrant Emigration Greater London Council Journey Label London County Council Luggage Newham Roll Call School East Ham
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Captured in this poignant photograph from 1908, we witness a significant moment in history - the roll call of young boys about to embark on an arduous journey across the Atlantic to Canada. Standing proudly with their labeled luggage, these brave souls are part of the Catholic Emigration Association's party, hailing from Saint Nicholas Industrial School in Manor House, Manor Park, East Ham, Essex. In this snapshot frozen in time, a man donning a distinguished bowler hat calls out their names one by one. The courtyard of the school serves as both a gathering place and farewell scene for these eager emigrants. As they prepare to bid adieu to their homeland and loved ones, anticipation mingles with trepidation on each boy's face. This image not only captures the physical aspect of their departure but also symbolizes hope for a better future. These boys seek education opportunities and new beginnings in distant lands like Canada. Behind them stands London County Council (LCC) building and Greater London Council (GLC), representing the support provided by local authorities during this era of mass migration. Preserved within Guildhall Library and Art Gallery's archives today, this photograph reminds us of the resilience exhibited by those who left everything behind for unfamiliar territories. It serves as a testament to human determination amidst uncertainty while shedding light on an important chapter in our shared history.
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