Tennal Approved School, Birmingham - Feeding Hens
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Tennal Approved School, Birmingham - Feeding Hens
Boys from Tennal Approved School (formerly Harborne School), Birmingham, feeding hens Date: 1940s
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Approved Birmingham Carehome Feeding Harborne Hens Orphanage Orphans Services Tennal Welfare Childrens
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment of simple joy and responsibility at Tennal Approved School in Birmingham during the 1940s. The boys, dressed in their uniforms, gather around a pen filled with hens, each reaching in to feed the birds. Established in the late 19th century as Harborne School, Tennal Approved School was a children's home and care institution that provided shelter, education, and care for orphans and other vulnerable children. During this era, the school was managed by the Church of England and was known for its commitment to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for its residents. The image of the boys feeding the hens offers a glimpse into the daily life at the school, highlighting the importance of agricultural activities and the role they played in teaching essential skills and promoting self-sufficiency. The boys appear engaged and focused on their task, their expressions reflecting a sense of pride and accomplishment. The hens, in turn, seem content and calm, adding to the peaceful atmosphere of the scene. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the vital role that children's homes and care services played in providing support and care for vulnerable children during times of hardship. It also underscores the importance of simple pleasures and the connection between children and animals in fostering growth and well-being.
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