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Kitchener Memorial Home, Hornsey, London
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Kitchener Memorial Home, Hornsey, London
The Kitchener Home for Boys, opened by the Waifs and Strays Society in 1918 at 122 Hillfield Avenue, Hornsey. Date: Circa 1921
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Avenue Hornsey Kitchener Opened Strays Waifs 1921 Hillfield
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This evocative photograph captures the Kitchener Home for Boys, located at 122 Hillfield Avenue in Hornsey, London, around the year 1921. Established by the Waifs and Strays Society in 1918, this home provided a sanctuary for hundreds of vulnerable and orphaned boys, offering them a safe and nurturing environment during a time of great social upheaval. The Waifs and Strays Society, a charitable organization dedicated to the care and protection of children in need, opened the Kitchener Home as part of its mission to provide shelter, education, and training to the most destitute and neglected children in the United Kingdom. Named in honor of the late Field Marshal Earl Kitchener, the home was a testament to the enduring commitment of the Society to improve the lives of the most vulnerable members of society. In this photograph, we see the boys of the Kitchener Home gathered in the courtyard, engaged in various activities. Some are playing games, while others are tending to the garden or practicing their trades. The sense of community and camaraderie is palpable, as these boys, who have known hardship and adversity, come together to form a supportive network of friendship and mutual support. The Kitchener Home for Boys stood as a beacon of hope and compassion for over six decades, providing a vital lifeline to thousands of boys in need. Today, it serves as a poignant reminder of the important role that charitable organizations and community initiatives play in shaping the lives of vulnerable children and helping them to build a brighter future.
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