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St Mary in the Fields Childrens Colony, Mayfield, Sussex
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St Mary in the Fields Childrens Colony, Mayfield, Sussex
Inmates of the St Mary in the Fields Childrens Colony, Mayfield, Sussex Date: circa 1924
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Carehome Colony Fields Inmates Mayfield Orphanage Orphans Services Welfare 1924 Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the St Mary in the Fields Children's Colony in Mayfield, Sussex, circa 1924. The image shows a group of children, dressed in simple clothing and seated on the grass, surrounded by the beautiful English countryside. The children appear to be engaged in an activity, possibly a game or a lesson, under the watchful eye of a caring adult, who stands in the background, her back to the camera. The St Mary in the Fields Children's Colony was a home and care facility established to provide a safe and nurturing environment for orphaned, abandoned, and neglected children. The colony was run by the Church of England and relied on the support of charitable donations and the goodwill of the community. The children in the photograph, with their innocent and curious expressions, seem to embody the hope and resilience that defined the lives of the children who lived at the St Mary in the Fields Children's Colony. Despite the challenges they faced, they were able to find joy and happiness in the simple pleasures of childhood, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the staff and volunteers who cared for them. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the important role that children's homes and welfare services play in providing care and support to vulnerable children, allowing them to grow and thrive, and ultimately, to build a better future for themselves and their communities.
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