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London Cripples Home, Marylebone Road
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London Cripples Home, Marylebone Road
The Cripples Home began life in 1851 as the Hill Street Refuge for Girls. It moved to new premises on Marylebone Road in 1864. Date: circa 1877
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1851 1864 1877 Began Carehome Cripples Marylebone Moved Orhanage Orphans Premises Refuge Services Welfare Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of the London Cripples Home on Marylebone Road, a place of care and compassion for children in need during the late Victorian era. Established in 1851 as the Hill Street Refuge for Girls, the home began its mission to provide shelter and support for destitute and disabled girls. In 1864, the organization moved to new premises on Marylebone Road, where it continued to grow and adapt to the changing needs of its residents. The image shows a group of children, some with crutches or braces, gathered outside the home's imposing facade. Their expressions are a mix of curiosity, playfulness, and determination, reflecting the resilience and spirit that defined the children who lived there. The London Cripples Home offered a vital social service, providing not only shelter and care but also education, training, and opportunities for employment. The photograph, taken circa 1877, offers a glimpse into the daily life of the home and the community it served. It is a poignant reminder of the important role that charitable organizations played in providing for the welfare of vulnerable children during this period, and the enduring impact that such institutions continue to have on the lives of those in need.
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