One Days Admissions from Barnardos Ever Open Door, Liver
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One Days Admissions from Barnardos Ever Open Door, Liver
An example of the children taken in during a single day at Barnardos Ever Open Door hostel at Liverpool. Date: circa 1906
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Carehome Hostel Liverpool Orhanage Orphans Services Welfare Childrens Ever
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment at Barnardos Ever Open Door, a Liverpool-based children's home established in the late 19th century to provide shelter, care, and support for orphaned, abandoned, and vulnerable children. Circa 1906, on this particular day, the home welcomed a large intake of children, as seen in this image. Their young faces, filled with a mix of emotions, convey the harsh realities of their circumstances. The Ever Open Door was a beacon of hope and compassion, offering essential services during a time when the welfare state was still in its infancy. The children, dressed in their best clothes, are gathered in the entrance hall, likely awaiting assessment or assignment to a family or foster home. The Ever Open Door's dedicated staff worked tirelessly to ensure each child received the care and attention they deserved, providing them with a sense of security and stability during their most vulnerable years. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the vital role children's homes and welfare services played in protecting and nurturing the most vulnerable members of society, and the enduring impact they continue to have on countless lives.
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