Waifs and Strays Society Lincoln - Boot polishing
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Waifs and Strays Society Lincoln - Boot polishing
Boys polishing boots at the Waifs and Strays Society Home, Lincoln Date: 1896
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Media ID 14378159
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1896 Boots Carehome Lincoln Orhanage Orphans Polishing Services Strays Waifs Welfare Childrens
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment of quiet industry and camaraderie at the Waifs and Strays Society Home in Lincoln, England, in 1896. The Waifs and Strays Society was a leading children's charity founded in 1881 to provide care and support for orphaned, abandoned, and neglected children. In this image, a group of boys are seen diligently polishing each other's boots, likely as part of their daily routine or perhaps in preparation for an outing. The boys, dressed in uniform, sit on benches or the floor, their faces focused on their task. The room is filled with a sense of order and discipline, yet there is also a warmth and sense of community. The Waifs and Strays Society played a vital role in providing essential services to vulnerable children during a time when state welfare provisions were limited. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the care and compassion shown to these children, who were often waifs and strays in the truest sense of the words." "The Waifs and Strays Society Home in Lincoln was one of many such establishments run by the charity across the UK. The organization's mission was to rescue and rehabilitate children in need, providing them with a safe and nurturing environment, education, and training to help them build a better future. This photograph is a testament to the society's commitment to providing essential care and services to children in need, and the positive impact it had on their lives." "The Waifs and Strays Society's work continues to inspire and inform modern-day children's charities and welfare services. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the importance of providing care, support, and opportunities to children who are facing adversity, and the lasting impact that can have on their lives.
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