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Sanatorium at National Childrens Home (NCH), Harpenden, Her
View of Sanatorium at National Childrens Home (NCH), Harpenden. Children play in the grounds, one with a pram. Date: early 1900s
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© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Grounds Harpenden Homes Pram Sanatorium Youth Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite and joy at the National Children's Home (NCH) in Harpenden during the early 1900s. The image showcases the picturesque sanatorium building, surrounded by lush greenery and dotted with children at play. One young girl pushes a pram, while others frolic in the sunlit grounds, their laughter echoing through the air. The National Children's Home, established in 1887, was a leading children's charity that provided care and support for orphaned, abandoned, and neglected children. The sanatorium at Harpenden was one of several homes operated by the organization, offering a healing environment for children with tuberculosis and other health issues. During this era, children's homes played a crucial role in providing care and shelter for vulnerable youth. These institutions offered not only physical care but also emotional support and education, helping to shape the lives of countless children and young people. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the importance of community, care, and the simple pleasure of childhood. The National Children's Home, Harpenden, closed its doors in 1988, but its legacy lives on in the countless lives it touched and the historical record it left behind. This image, with its idyllic setting and joyful children, offers a glimpse into a bygone era and the enduring power of care and compassion.
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