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Football Team, Standon Bridge Boys Home
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Football Team, Standon Bridge Boys Home
Football team at the Boys Farm Home, Standon Ridge, Eccleshall, Staffordshire. Run by the Waifs and Strays Society, the home operated as an Industrial School and later as an Approved School. Date: circa 1913
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Accomodation Approved Eccleshall Football Homes Operated Ridge Staffordshire Standon Strays Waifs Welfare Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of camaraderie and determination among the young residents of Standon Bridge Boys Home in Staffordshire, circa 1913. Run by the Waifs and Strays Society, the home operated as an Industrial School and later as an Approved School, providing care and welfare for children in need. The team, proudly dressed in their football uniforms, stand together on the rugged terrain of Standon Ridge, Eccleshall, with the farm's buildings in the background. Football was an essential part of the daily routine at Standon Bridge, offering the boys a sense of normalcy and a much-needed break from the challenges they faced in their daily lives. The game not only provided physical activity but also fostered teamwork, discipline, and a sense of belonging. The Waifs and Strays Society, founded in 1883, aimed to provide social accommodation for destitute, neglected, and homeless children. The organization's mission was to rescue and rehabilitate these children, giving them a chance at a better future. The Standon Bridge Boys Home was one of many such institutions run by the Society, which played a crucial role in the care and welfare of thousands of children during the early 20th century. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the resilience and strength of the human spirit, even in the most challenging of circumstances. The boys in this image, despite their hardships, found joy and camaraderie through the simple act of playing football, creating memories that would last a lifetime.
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