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Standon Farm School - Market stall
Market stall at Stoke on Trent run by boys and staff from the Waifs and Strays Societys Standon Farm Industrial School Date: circa 1899
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1899 Services Staff Stall Standon Stoke Strays Trent Waifs Welfare
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling atmosphere of a market stall at Stoke-on-Trent, run by boys and staff from the Waifs and Strays Society's Standon Farm Industrial School, circa 1899. The Waifs and Strays Society was a British charity founded in 1883 to provide welfare and social care services for destitute, neglected, and orphaned children. Standon Farm Industrial School, located in Staffordshire, was one of the Society's homes that offered industrial training and education to its residents. The boys in the photograph, dressed in their school uniforms, are busy engaging with customers and handling various goods spread out on the table. The staff members, dressed in their formal attire, oversee the proceedings with a watchful eye. The market stall, set up in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent, was an initiative to teach the boys practical skills and provide them with an opportunity to interact with the local community. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the Standon Farm Industrial School and the efforts made by the Waifs and Strays Society to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for the children in their care. The market stall not only served as a means of income generation but also played a crucial role in fostering social skills and independence among the boys. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of charities like the Waifs and Strays Society in providing essential services to vulnerable children in Britain during the late 19th century. The image transports us back in time, allowing us to witness the determination and resilience of the boys and staff, as they worked together to create a better future for themselves.
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