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Dolling Memorial Home for Working Girls, Worthing
Dolling Memorial Home for Working Girls, Teville Road, Worthing, Sussex interior. Opened in 1903 as a convalescent and respite home for working girls.
circa 1905
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This evocative photograph captures the interior of the Dolling Memorial Home for Working Girls in Worthing, Sussex, circa 1905. Established in 1903, the Home was a convalescent and respite facility designed specifically for working girls in need of rest and recuperation. The building, located on Teville Road, was a generous gift from Miss Emily Dolling in memory of her late brother, Frederick. The image reveals a cozy and homely atmosphere, with comfortable seating arranged around a fireplace, creating a warm and inviting space. The girls, dressed in their simple yet neat uniforms, are seen engaged in various activities, such as reading, knitting, or playing cards, indicating a sense of community and camaraderie. The walls are adorned with paintings and framed photographs, adding to the homely feel of the Home. The Dolling Memorial Home for Working Girls was a pioneering institution for its time, providing a much-needed refuge for young women who worked long hours in factories, mills, and other industries. The Home offered a respite from the harsh realities of their daily lives, providing them with a chance to rest, recover, and rejuvenate. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the important role that such institutions played in the lives of working girls during the early 1900s, offering them a brief reprieve from their demanding work and providing them with a sense of care and support. This photograph is part of the Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, and is a valuable historical record of a bygone era. It offers a glimpse into the lives of working girls during the early 1900s and the institutions that sought to support and care for them. The image is a poignant reminder of the importance of providing care and support to those in need, particularly during times of hardship and adversity.
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