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Hereford Industrial School and Working Boys Home
The Home for Working Boys, later Boys Industrial School, Hereford, opened in 1877 Date: circa 1910
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This evocative photograph captures the daily life at the Hereford Industrial School and Working Boys Home, a charitable institution established in Hereford, England in 1877. The image, taken around 1910, shows a group of young boys engaged in their industrial education, focusing on various trades such as shoemaking, woodworking, and metalworking. The boys, dressed in their uniforms, appear to be fully immersed in their tasks, with determined expressions on their faces. The Hereford Industrial School and Working Boys Home was founded to provide education, care, and welfare for boys who were either orphaned, abandoned, or neglected. The institution aimed to help these boys acquire valuable skills and become self-sufficient members of society. The industrial education provided not only taught the boys practical skills but also instilled discipline, responsibility, and a strong work ethic. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily routine at the Home, which included a balance of education, work, and leisure activities. The boys were expected to attend classes, work in their respective trades, and participate in religious and moral instruction. They also had opportunities for recreation, such as playing sports and engaging in cultural activities. The Hereford Industrial School and Working Boys Home played a significant role in the lives of thousands of boys over the years, providing them with the necessary tools to overcome adversity and build a better future for themselves. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the institution's mission and the impact it had on the lives of the boys who called it home.
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