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Shaftesbury Home for Little Girls, Royston, Hertfordshire
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Shaftesbury Home for Little Girls, Royston, Hertfordshire
Inmates in the playground of the Shaftesbury Home for Little Girls, Royston. Date: circa 1908
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Inmates Playground Royston Shaftesbury
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In this evocative photograph taken circa 1908, a group of young girls are seen playing in the playground of the Shaftesbury Home for Little Girls in Royston, Hertfordshire. The Shaftesbury Home, established in 1874, was a charitable institution designed to provide shelter and care for destitute, abandoned, and orphaned girls between the ages of five and fifteen. The scene captures the girls engaged in simple yet joyful activities, adding a sense of normalcy to their otherwise challenging lives. Some are seen playing hopscotch on the pavement, while others are involved in a lively game of ball. The girls wear plain, practical dresses and appear to be deeply engrossed in their play, their laughter ringing out in the fresh air. The Shaftesbury Home for Little Girls was run by the Shaftesbury Society, an organization dedicated to the relief of poverty and the improvement of living conditions for the less fortunate. The Home provided its residents with education, training, and the opportunity to learn various skills, preparing them for a better future. The girls were also encouraged to attend church and participate in religious instruction. Despite the challenging circumstances that led these girls to the Shaftesbury Home, this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of play and joy in the lives of children, even in the most difficult of circumstances. The image also highlights the role of charitable institutions in providing care and support to those in need, offering a glimmer of hope and a chance for a brighter future.
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