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Farningham Little Boys Home, Tailors Shop
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Farningham Little Boys Home, Tailors Shop
Boys equipped with needles, sewing machines, and a flat iron, learn tailoring at the Home for Little Boys at Farningham in Kent. The home was opened in 1867 to house and train destitute boys from London. The homes adopted the cottage homes system, housing the boys in small family groups. Date: 1891
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1867 Equipped Farningham Flat Iron Learn Machines Needles Opened Sewing Tailoring
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at Farningham Little Boys Home in Kent, England, established in 1867. The image showcases the tailor shop where young boys, dressed in collared shirts and aprons, are engrossed in their work. Equipped with needles, sewing machines, and a flat iron, they are learning the art of tailoring, a valuable skill that would provide them with employment opportunities in the future. The cottage homes system, adopted by Farningham, housed the boys in small family groups, creating a nurturing and supportive environment. This photograph, taken in 1891, offers a glimpse into the daily life of these destitute boys from London who were given a chance to turn their lives around through education and vocational training. The home's commitment to providing essential skills and a sense of community helped shape the futures of countless young lives, making this photograph a poignant reminder of the transformative power of education and compassion.
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