Waifs and Strays Society, Talbot Home, Bournemouth - Officer
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Waifs and Strays Society, Talbot Home, Bournemouth - Officer
Officers and boys outside the Waifs and Strays Societys Talbot Home, Bournemouth. Date: circa 1902
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Bournemouth Carehome Orhanage Orphans Services Strays Talbot Waifs Welfare 1902 Childrens Officers
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Waifs and Strays Society's Talbot Home in Bournemouth, circa 1902. The Waifs and Strays Society was a leading children's charity in the United Kingdom, dedicated to the rescue and care of orphaned, abandoned, and neglected children. In this image, we see a group of officers and boys gathered outside the Talbot Home, a beautiful Victorian mansion that served as a residence and school for the children in care. The officers, dressed in their smart uniforms, stand proudly, some with their arms folded, while the boys, dressed in neat uniforms and looking curious or mischievous, stand or sit at their feet. The boys appear to be engaged in an activity, possibly a drill or inspection, under the watchful eyes of their caregivers. The scene exudes a sense of order, discipline, and care, reflecting the Society's commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment for its wards. The Waifs and Strays Society was founded in 1881 and operated until 1975, providing essential services to thousands of children in need. The Talbot Home in Bournemouth was one of the Society's largest and most prestigious homes, accommodating up to 200 children at a time. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the children and the dedicated officers who cared for them, providing a poignant reminder of the vital role that charities like the Waifs and Strays Society played in the lives of vulnerable children over a century ago.
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