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Girls Sewing at St Cuthberts Home, Darlington
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Girls Sewing at St Cuthberts Home, Darlington
Girls occupied at needlework at the St Cuthberts Home, Cleveland Avenue, Darlington, County Durham. The home was opened by the Waifs and Strays Society in 1893. Date: 1920s
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1893 Avenue Cleveland Cuthberts Darlington Durham Needlework Occupied Opened Strays Waifs
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of quiet industry and camaraderie among the girls at St Cuthberts Home in Darlington during the 1920s. Established by the Waifs and Strays Society in 1893, the home provided a safe and nurturing environment for children who were orphaned, abandoned, or in need of care and protection. The girls in the photograph are engrossed in their needlework, their faces focused and determined as they stitch away at their fabric. The room is filled with the soft hum of sewing machines and the gentle clatter of needles against fabric. The girls' outfits, simple and practical, reflect their modest circumstances, yet their expressions radiate a sense of pride and accomplishment. St Cuthberts Home offered its residents a range of skills and trades to learn, including needlework, cooking, and farming, to prepare them for a productive and independent life once they left the home. The Waifs and Strays Society believed that providing these girls with a solid education and practical skills would help them to become self-sufficient and contribute positively to their communities. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the important work that institutions like St Cuthberts Home did to support vulnerable children in the past. It also highlights the resilience and determination of the girls themselves, who despite their challenging circumstances, found solace and purpose in their needlework and the supportive community at St Cuthberts Home.
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