Liverpool Boys Orphan Asylum Band
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Liverpool Boys Orphan Asylum Band
Members of the Orphan Asylum for Boys band, dressed in sailor suits and holding instruments. The Asylum, on Myrtle Street, Liverpool, opened in 1854. Date: 1890s
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1854 Asylum Band Dressed Instruments Liverpool Members Myrtle Opened Orphan Sailor Services Suits Welfare
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This evocative photograph captures the Liverpool Boys Orphan Asylum Band, an extraordinary group of young musicians who once called Myrtle Street in Liverpool their home. Established in 1854, the Orphan Asylum for Boys was a vital welfare institution that provided care and support to hundreds of boys who were left destitute or abandoned. The band was just one of the many social and educational services offered by the Asylum, which aimed to instill discipline, responsibility, and a sense of community among its residents. The members of the band, dressed in sailor suits and holding their instruments with pride, exude a sense of camaraderie and accomplishment. The sailor suits were not only a practical choice for the boys, as many of them went on to work in Liverpool's bustling maritime industry, but also symbolized a connection to the city's rich nautical heritage. The instruments, including trumpets, cornets, and trombones, were donated by generous benefactors and local businesses, and the boys received regular music lessons from volunteer music teachers. The photograph, taken in the 1890s, is a poignant reminder of the transformative power of music and the importance of community and care for vulnerable children. The Liverpool Boys Orphan Asylum Band not only provided a source of joy and entertainment for the residents, but also offered a valuable opportunity for self-expression and personal growth. This image is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Asylum and the many lives it touched over the years.
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