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Boy Scout Troop from Christchurch Cottage Homes

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Boy Scout Troop from Christchurch Cottage Homes

A troop of boy scouts from the Christchurch Union cottage homes for pauper children. The boys, in scout uniform, sit at their camp site. There is a large hand cart at the centre and two tents visible at the rear. An adult in scout uniform stands by the leftmost tent

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Adult Camping Christchurch Cottage Country Side Hand Cart Homes Pauper Paupers Poor Poverty Tent Tents Troop Workhouse Workhouses Scout Scouting Scouts


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This evocative photograph captures a moment of camaraderie and resilience among the Boy Scouts of Christchurch Union cottage homes for pauper children in the late 19th or early 20th century. The scene unfolds in the idyllic countryside, with the boys in their scout uniforms gathered around their camp site. At the center of the image, a large hand cart loaded with supplies stands as a testament to the hard work and determination that went into creating this outdoor retreat. Two tents are visible at the rear, providing shelter for the boys during their time in the great outdoors. An adult scout leader, dressed in uniform, stands by the leftmost tent, overseeing the activities of his young charges. The Christchurch Union cottage homes were part of a network of workhouses and industrial schools established in England to house and educate children who were deemed paupers or orphans. Despite the challenging circumstances of their upbringing, these boys were given the opportunity to experience the joys of scouting and the great outdoors. Scouting, with its emphasis on character development, citizenship, and practical skills, offered these boys a valuable escape from the harsh realities of their daily lives. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the importance of community, perseverance, and the transformative power of the outdoors, even in the most difficult of circumstances. The image transports us back in time to a century past, inviting us to reflect on the history and resilience of those who came before us.

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