Gordon Boys Home, Nottingham - Bath Night
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Gordon Boys Home, Nottingham - Bath Night
Gordon Boys Home, Nottingham - boys washing in bath tubs. Date: circa 1916
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Bath Carehome Gordon Nottingham Orhanage Orphans Services Tubs Washing Welfare Childrens
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment of simple comfort and care at the Gordon Boys Home in Nottingham, circa 1916. The image shows a group of young boys, clad in white undershirts and trousers, gathered around several large bath tubs filled with steaming water. The boys appear to be in various stages of bathing, some washing their hair and faces, while others splash water playfully. The scene exudes a sense of camaraderie and relaxation, as the boys enjoy this communal bathing experience. The Gordon Boys Home was an institution established to provide shelter, education, and care for orphaned, abandoned, or neglected boys in Nottingham. During this era, such homes were an essential part of the social welfare system, offering vital services to children who had been left without the support of their families. The home provided a safe and nurturing environment where boys could receive the care and attention they needed to grow into responsible and productive members of society. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the importance of community and care, particularly for vulnerable children. It also highlights the role that institutions like the Gordon Boys Home played in providing essential services to those in need, ensuring that they were given the opportunity to thrive and grow despite the challenges they faced. The image is a testament to the enduring power of compassion and the impact it can have on the lives of children, even in the most difficult of circumstances.
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