Shaftesbury Home, Fordham House - Bootmakers Shop

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Shaftesbury Home, Fordham House - Bootmakers Shop

Boys at work in the bootmakers shop at the Fordham House Technical Home on Shaftesbury Avenue, London, run by the Shaftesbury Homes. Date: early 1900s

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Avenue Bootmakers Fordham Homes Shaftesbury Technical

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In this evocative photograph, a group of young boys intently focus on their tasks in the bustling bootmakers shop at the Fordham House Technical Home located on Shaftesbury Avenue in London. Established by the Shaftesbury Homes, this institution was dedicated to providing education and training for underprivileged children, giving them the skills they needed to secure gainful employment and improve their lives. The early 1900s setting of this scene reveals a time when manual labor was a common occupation for many children, particularly in urban areas. The boys in this photograph appear to be deeply engrossed in their work, each one meticulously shaping and stitching leather boots under the watchful eye of their instructor. The shop is filled with an array of tools, materials, and half-finished boots, creating a sense of industry and productivity. The Fordham House Technical Home was just one of many initiatives undertaken by the Shaftesbury Homes, which aimed to address the social issues of the day, including poverty, unemployment, and lack of education. By providing a safe and nurturing environment, these homes offered valuable opportunities for children to learn a trade and build a foundation for a better future. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the past, showcasing the determination and resilience of these young boys as they worked diligently in the bootmakers shop. It also highlights the important role that organizations like the Shaftesbury Homes played in shaping the lives of countless children during a time of great social and economic change.

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