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BOY APPRENTICES, 3 OF 3
Boys learning the wheelwrights trade at Dr Barnardos Boys Home, Stepney (London) 3 of 3 pictures Date: circa 1890
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Apprentice Apprentices Barnardo Barnardos Conditions Learning Pictures Stepney Wheelwright Wheelwrights
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of focused determination and hard work among three young apprentice wheelwrights at Dr Barnardo's Boys Home in Stepney, London, circa 1890. The image provides a rare glimpse into the daily life of these boys as they learn the intricacies of their trade under the watchful eye of their master. The boys, dressed in their work clothes and aprons, are intently focused on their tasks, each one engaged in a different aspect of wheelwrighting. The oldest boy, with a serious expression, shapes a wheel rim with a hammer and chisel, while the middle boy carefully fits a tire to the wheel. The youngest apprentice, with a curious and eager look on his face, observes his older companions, no doubt absorbing every detail of the craft. The workshop where they are working is dimly lit, with only the occasional beam of sunlight filtering through the windows. The rough, uneven floor is covered in wood shavings and debris, a testament to the industrious nature of the boys' work. The walls are adorned with tools and finished wheels, a reminder of the skill and craftsmanship that is being passed down from generation to generation. Dr Barnardo's Boys Home, located in the East End of London, was renowned for providing a safe and nurturing environment for orphaned, abandoned, and neglected children. Through its apprenticeship program, the home aimed to provide these boys with the skills and training they needed to become self-sufficient and productive members of society. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the importance of education and the value of hard work, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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