Waifs and Strays Society Pyrford St Nicholas
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Waifs and Strays Society Pyrford St Nicholas
Children, some using crutches, at St Nicholas Hospital, Pyrford, run by the Waifs and Strays Society. Date: circa 1909
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Carehome Crutches Nicholas Orhanage Orphans Pyrford Services Strays Waifs Welfare Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at St. Nicholas Hospital in Pyrford, run by the Waifs and Strays Society, circa 1909. The Waifs and Strays Society was a leading children's charity in the United Kingdom, dedicated to providing care and support for orphaned, abandoned, and neglected children. In this image, we see a group of children, some using crutches, gathered together in the hospital's grounds. Their expressions convey a mix of curiosity, playfulness, and resilience, despite the challenges they have faced. The Waifs and Strays Society was renowned for its comprehensive range of services, which included residential homes, schools, and hospitals. St. Nicholas Hospital in Pyrford was one of its largest and most well-known establishments, providing medical care and rehabilitation for children with disabilities and illnesses. The children in this photograph appear to be enjoying a moment of reprieve from their daily routines, engaging in play and camaraderie with one another. The Waifs and Strays Society's mission was to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in need, offering them the opportunity to grow and thrive. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the vital role that charities like the Waifs and Strays Society played in providing essential care and support for vulnerable children over a century ago.
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