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Shaftesbury Homes Emigrants
A party of emigrants from several Shaftesbury Homes departing for Canada in April 1910. Date: 1910
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Departing Emigrants Homes Shaftesbury
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In this evocative photograph, a party of emigrants from several Shaftesbury Homes bid farewell to their loved ones and the familiar sights of their homeland as they prepare to embark on a new life in Canada. The image, captured in April 1910, depicts a scene of hope and determination as the group gathers at Southampton Docks, England, before boarding their ship. The Shaftesbury Homes, a network of charitable institutions founded in the late 19th century to provide shelter and support for the destitute and orphaned, had long facilitated emigration for its residents in search of better opportunities abroad. This particular group, made up of men, women, and children, would join the thousands of other British emigrants making the journey to Canada that year. The photograph captures the sense of anticipation and excitement that comes with embarking on a new journey. The emigrants, dressed in their best clothes and carrying their belongings, are surrounded by the hustle and bustle of the dockyard, with steamships and cargo in the background. The sun casts a warm glow over the scene, adding to the sense of optimism and new beginnings. As the party of emigrants waves goodbye to their friends and family, they know that they are embarking on a long and uncertain journey. But with the support of the Shaftesbury Homes and the promise of a new life in Canada, they face the future with courage and determination. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the resilience and fortitude of those who sought a better life for themselves and their families, leaving behind all that was familiar to them in search of new opportunities.
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