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London Orphan Asylum Watford
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London Orphan Asylum Watford
Photograph showing boys and girls sitting separately on long benches at dinner-time in the refectory. The East London orphanage were five hundred children received an excellent education. Date: 1907
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Asylum Benches Dining Dinner Fatherless Orphan Orphanage Orphans Refectory Rows Separate Separated Separately Watford Welfare 1907 Childrens
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This poignant photograph captures a moment in time at the London Orphan Asylum in Watford, circa 1907. The image shows rows of boys and girls sitting separately on long benches during dinner-time in the refectory. The East London orphanage was home to five hundred children who received an excellent education and care.
The solemn faces of the orphans speak volumes about their experiences as fatherless children seeking refuge and support. Despite being separated by gender, these young souls found solace in each other's company within the walls of this welfare institution.
The dining hall is filled with a sense of order and routine as the children sit quietly, perhaps reflecting on their pasts and dreaming of brighter futures. The rows of benches symbolize both unity and division, highlighting the unique challenges faced by each child in this communal setting.
As we gaze upon this historical snapshot, we are reminded of the resilience and strength displayed by these orphaned boys and girls who found hope amidst adversity. Their stories may be lost to time, but their legacy lives on through images like this one that capture moments of solidarity and perseverance within the walls of the London Orphan Asylum.
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