Gordon Boys Home, Woking - Engineers shop
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Gordon Boys Home, Woking - Engineers shop
Gordon Boys Home, Woking. Uniformed boys at work in the engineers shop. Date: circa 1909
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Gordon Boys Home in Woking, England, circa 1909. The image shows a group of uniformed boys diligently working in the engineers shop, a testament to the industrial training and education provided at the home. The boys, with their serious expressions and focused gaze, appear to be fully engaged in their tasks, suggesting a sense of purpose and discipline. The engineers shop was just one of many facilities at the Gordon Boys Home, which offered a variety of trades and skills training to its residents. The Gordon Boys Home was established in 1865 as a refuge for orphaned, abandoned, and neglected boys. Over the years, it grew into a large institution that provided not only shelter and food but also education, training, and a sense of community for thousands of children. The home's industrial training program was particularly renowned, and many of its graduates went on to successful careers in various trades. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the boys at the Gordon Boys Home during a time when industrial training was becoming increasingly important for the welfare and future prospects of children in need. The uniformed boys, working together in the engineers shop, embody the spirit of hard work, perseverance, and hope that defined the home's mission.
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