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Laundry at Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir
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Laundry at Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir
The laundry at the Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. Items came to the laundry for finishing after first being washed in the wash house. The Homes, laid out as a village of cottage homes, were opened in 1878 by William Quarrier, a successful shoemaker from Greenock, who developed an interest in the welfare of deprived street children
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This evocative photograph captures the scene of the laundry room at the Orphan Homes of Scotland in Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire, during the late 1800s. The Orphan Homes, established in 1878 by the successful shoemaker William Quarrier from Greenock, were designed as a village of cottage homes to provide care and support for deprived street children. The laundry room was an essential part of the daily routine, where items brought from the wash house were finished and made ready for the children to wear. The image portrays a sense of industriousness and community, with women and girls working together to clean and press the linen. The laundry room, with its large windows and open fire, provided a warm and welcoming atmosphere, contrasting with the often harsh and difficult conditions faced by these children in the streets and workhouses of Scotland during the 1870s. Quarrier, who developed a strong interest in the welfare of the most vulnerable in society, believed that cleanliness was an essential aspect of personal hygiene and self-respect. The laundry room was a vital part of the training and work program at the Orphan Homes, teaching the children valuable skills and instilling a sense of pride and responsibility. The Orphan Homes of Scotland, with their focus on care, education, and training, were a pioneering charitable institution in Scotland, providing a safe and nurturing environment for thousands of children over the years. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the important work that was carried out by the Orphan Homes and the impact they had on the lives of so many children.
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