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Two boys from the Congo Training Institute for African Students, Llnagollen, Wales
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Two boys from the Congo Training Institute for African Students, Llnagollen, Wales
622855 Two boys from the Congo Training Institute for African Students, Llnagollen, Wales, 1886 (albumen print) by Lettsome & Sons (fl.1886); 9.2x5.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Institute was established in 1890 by Rev. William Hughes with the aim of educating African students and preparing them to work as missionaries in their home countries.); eMichael Graham-Stewart; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22409616
© Michael Graham-Stewart / Bridgeman Images
Immigrant Immigrants Missionaries Missionary Pupil Pupils Student Students Victorian Era Wales Welsh Black And White Photograph Colwyn Bay
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This photograph, titled "Two boys from the Congo Training Institute for African Students, Llnagollen, Wales" captures a significant moment in history. Taken in 1886 by Lettsome & Sons, this albumen print measures 9.2x5.9 cm and is now part of a private collection. The photo showcases two young boys who were students at the Congo Training Institute established by Rev. William Hughes in 1890. The institute's purpose was to educate African students and equip them with skills necessary to become missionaries in their home countries. In this portrait, we see the boys standing side by side, dressed immaculately in Victorian-era attire. Their serious expressions suggest determination and ambition as they prepare themselves for future endeavors. This image not only highlights the diversity of Llnagollen but also sheds light on Britain's role as an educational hub during that time period. It serves as a reminder of the importance placed on education and missionary work within Christian communities. Through this photograph, we are transported back to a pivotal era when cultural exchange and cross-continental connections were being forged against all odds. These two young boys represent hope for their homeland while embracing opportunities offered by their adopted country. As we admire this historical snapshot frozen in time, let us reflect upon the impact these individuals had on shaping both local communities and distant lands through education and faith-based missions.
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