Gordon Boys Home, Nottingham - Washroom
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Gordon Boys Home, Nottingham - Washroom
Gordon Boys Home, Nottingham - boys wash at a row of large basins. Date: circa 1916
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Basins Carehome Gordon Nottingham Orhanage Orphans Services Wash Welfare Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Gordon Boys Home in Nottingham, circa 1916. The image shows a row of large basins in the home's washroom, where young boys are seen washing up, their faces expressionless and focused on the task at hand. The boys wear simple, plain clothing, and their hair is neatly combed back. The washroom appears to be well-lit and clean, with white tiles lining the walls and a window letting in natural light. The Gordon Boys Home was a children's care home established in Nottingham to provide shelter, care, and education to orphaned, abandoned, or neglected boys. The home was run by the Nottingham and District Orphan and Homeless Boys' Society, which aimed to provide a safe and nurturing environment for these vulnerable children. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily routine of life at the home. Washing was an essential part of maintaining personal hygiene and instilling discipline and order. The boys would line up at the basins, taking turns to wash themselves, under the watchful eye of a matron or caregiver. The large basins were more efficient for washing multiple children at once, making the process quicker and more manageable. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the important role that children's homes and welfare services played in providing care and support to vulnerable children in the early 20th century. It also highlights the resilience and determination of the boys, who despite their challenging circumstances, continued to maintain a sense of order and routine in their daily lives.
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