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London Home for Boys, Stepney Causeway. This was home for 300 deprived orphans
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London Home for Boys, Stepney Causeway. This was home for 300 deprived orphans
London Home for Boys, Stepney Causeway. This was home for 300 deprived orphans and homeless boys from the streets of London. As well as being provided with a bed and food and clothing, the boys were taught a trade such as tailoring, brush making or carpentry. From The Quiver (London, 1883)
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1883 Boys Brush Care Causeway Children Clothing Education Home Homeless Making Provided Quiver Refuge Stepney Streets Trade Carpentry Deprived Orphans Tailoring Taught Vocational
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This poignant print captures the London Home for Boys on Stepney Causeway in 1883. This remarkable institution provided refuge and care for 300 deprived orphans and homeless boys who once roamed the streets of London. The home not only offered them a safe haven, but also ensured their basic needs were met with beds, food, and clothing. However, this establishment went beyond mere shelter; it aimed to equip these young souls with practical skills that would empower them for life. The boys were taught various trades such as tailoring, brush making, and carpentry - vocational education that would enable them to earn a living in the future. The image serves as a reminder of the compassion shown towards these vulnerable children during a time when social welfare was still in its infancy. It is heartening to see an organization like the London Home for Boys stepping up to provide not just material support but also opportunities for self-improvement. Through initiatives like this one, England sought to break the cycle of poverty by offering disadvantaged youth a chance at a brighter future. This photograph encapsulates both the struggles faced by these young individuals and the hope instilled within them through education and care. As we reflect upon this historical moment frozen in time, let us remember those who dedicated themselves to giving these orphaned boys another shot at life – providing not only roofs over their heads but also tools with which they could build their own destinies.
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