Barnardos Boys Home, Stepney Causeway - Classroom
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Barnardos Boys Home, Stepney Causeway - Classroom
Boys sit at desks in a classrrom at the Barnardos Boys Home, Stepney Causeway, East London. Date: circa 1900
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Media ID 14261823
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Moment of Learning: Boys at Barnardos Boys Home, Stepney Causeway, East London, Circa 1900" This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Barnardos Boys Home, located on Stepney Causeway in East London, circa 1900. The image presents a scene of education and determination as a group of young boys intently focus on their studies in a classroom setting. The boys, dressed in simple attire, sit at their desks, each with a slate or tablet in hand, ready to absorb knowledge. The Barnardos Boys Home was established in 1866 by Dr. Thomas Barnardo, a renowned philanthropist, to provide shelter, education, and care for destitute and orphaned boys in London. The organization's mission was to rescue and rehabilitate children from the dire circumstances of poverty and neglect, offering them a chance at a better future. The classroom setting in the photograph is a testament to the importance of education in the lives of these boys. Despite their challenging backgrounds, they are given the opportunity to learn and grow, fostering a foundation for a brighter future. The room, filled with natural light and adorned with educational posters, creates an environment conducive to learning and personal development. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the transformative power of education and the impact it can have on the lives of children, especially those who have faced adversity. The boys in the image, with their focused expressions and eagerness to learn, embody the resilience and determination that characterized the Barnardos Boys Home and its mission to provide a better future for disadvantaged children.
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