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Tennal Approved School, Birmingham - Greenhouse
Boys from Tennal Approved School (formerly Harborne School), Birmingham, at work in a greenhouse Date: 1940s
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Approved Birmingham Carehome Greenhouse Harborne Orphanage Orphans Services Tennal Welfare Childrens
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In this evocative photograph from the 1940s, a group of boys from Tennal Approved School in Birmingham, England, are seen hard at work in a greenhouse. Tennal Approved School, formerly known as Harborne School, was a children's home and care institution that provided welfare services to orphaned and neglected children. The boys in the photograph, dressed in simple work clothes and wearing protective aprons, are tending to the lush greenery that thrives within the glass walls of the greenhouse. Their faces are focused and determined as they prune, water, and care for the plants, demonstrating a sense of responsibility and dedication. The greenhouse, a symbol of growth and nurturing, provides an idyllic setting for these boys to learn valuable skills and gain a connection to nature. The photograph captures a moment of respite from the challenges they may have faced outside the institution's walls. The Tennal Approved School, founded in 1873, was an integral part of the social services network in Birmingham during the 1940s. It offered a safe and caring environment for children in need, providing them with education, shelter, and emotional support. The greenhouse project was likely part of the school's therapeutic and vocational programs, designed to help the boys develop essential life skills and build self-confidence. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the past, revealing the resilience and determination of these young boys as they worked together to create a beautiful and productive environment within the confines of the greenhouse. It serves as a reminder of the importance of care, compassion, and the power of nurturing environments in shaping the lives of vulnerable children.
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