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Poster Print : St Marys Home for Girls, Tudhoe, County Durham
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St Marys Home for Girls, Tudhoe, County Durham
St Marys Home for Girls, Tudhoe, County Durham, also known as Tudhoe Orphanage. Date: circa 1906
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Media ID 14242220
© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Durham Homes Orphanage Youth Childrens
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating St. Mary's Home for Girls poster print from our Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to circa 1906 and the Tudhoe Orphanage in County Durham, England. The black-and-white photograph, rights managed, offers a glimpse into the past, inviting reflection on the history and lives of the girls who once called this place home. Add this timeless piece to your collection and let the story of St. Mary's inspire and intrigue.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 19.5cm (11.9" x 7.7")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the facade of St. Mary's Home for Girls in Tudhoe, County Durham, circa 1906. Established in the late 19th century, the home provided care and shelter for orphaned, abandoned, and destitute girls between the ages of 5 and 16. The Gothic Revival architecture of the building reflects the charitable institution's commitment to providing a nurturing and protective environment for its residents. The girls at St. Mary's Home were clothed, fed, and educated, with a focus on preparing them for a productive and independent life. They were taught domestic skills such as sewing, cooking, and cleaning, as well as academic subjects like reading, writing, and arithmetic. The home also offered vocational training in areas like agriculture, horticulture, and needlework. Life at St. Mary's Home was regimented and disciplined, with a strict routine that included prayer, study, work, and play. The girls were expected to adhere to a set of rules designed to instill good behavior and moral values. Despite the challenges they faced, the girls were encouraged to form close bonds with one another and with the dedicated staff who cared for them. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of the girls who lived at St. Mary's Home in Tudhoe. It serves as a reminder of the important role that children's homes and charitable institutions played in providing care and support to vulnerable children in the early 20th century.
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