Barnardos Girls Village Home, Barkingside - Royal Birthday
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Barnardos Girls Village Home, Barkingside - Royal Birthday
Children at Barnardos Girls Village Home at Barkingside enjoy part of her birthday cake donated by HRH Princess Elizabeth. Date: 1936
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Barkingside Barnardos Birthday Cake Donated Enjoy Homes Youth 1936 Childrens Elizabeth
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this enchanting photograph, a group of young girls from Barnardos Girls Village Home in Barkingside, East London, are seen enjoying a special moment during a royal birthday celebration in 1936. The girls are gathered around a table, eagerly partaking in a scrumptious birthday cake that was kindly donated by none other than HRH Princess Elizabeth. The Barnardos Girls Village Home was established to provide care and support for vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people. The home offered a nurturing environment where these children could grow and develop, away from the harsh realities of their everyday lives. The presence of a royal figure at the home was a rare and exciting event for the girls. Princess Elizabeth, who would later become Queen Elizabeth II, was known for her charitable work and her dedication to helping those in need. Her visit to the Barnardos Girls Village Home was a testament to her commitment to improving the lives of children and young people. The girls in the photograph are dressed in their best clothes, their faces beaming with joy and excitement as they celebrate this special occasion. The cake, adorned with candles and a royal monogram, adds to the festive atmosphere. The girls appear to be fully immersed in the moment, forgetting for a while the challenges they may have faced in their daily lives. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the important role that children's homes and charities have played in providing care and support to vulnerable children throughout history. It also highlights the impact that royal patronage and support can have on the morale and wellbeing of those in care. The Barnardos Girls Village Home at Barkingside may no longer exist, but the legacy of this photograph and the memories it evokes continue to inspire and remind us of the importance of caring for and supporting the most vulnerable members of our society.
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