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National Childrens Home (NCH) Industrial School, Gravesend
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National Childrens Home (NCH) Industrial School, Gravesend
National Childrens Home (NCH) Industrial School, Gravesend. Uniformed boys stand in front of a table bearing a large number of bells of different sizes. Date: 1890s
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Bearing Bells Gravesend Orphan Orphanage Orphans Sizes Stand Uniformed Welfare Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the National Children's Home (NCH) Industrial School in Gravesend during the 1890s. The image shows a group of uniformed boys standing in front of a long table, which is laden with a large number of bells of various sizes. The boys, some with expressions of seriousness, others with hints of curiosity, appear to be examining the bells intently. The National Children's Home, also known as the Gravesend Industrial School, was an institution established to provide care and education for orphaned, abandoned, and neglected children. Industrial schools like this one were common in the late 19th century, and they aimed to provide a disciplined environment that combined education with practical training in various trades. The bells in the photograph may have been used to signal the start and end of work periods or to call the boys to meals or other activities. This historical photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of children in an orphanage during the Victorian era. It also underscores the importance of charitable organizations like the National Children's Home in providing care and support to vulnerable children during a time when the welfare state was still in its infancy. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the past and the ongoing need to ensure that every child grows up in a safe and nurturing environment.
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