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St Annes Home for Girls, Ambleside, Westmorland
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St Annes Home for Girls, Ambleside, Westmorland
Children and staff of the St Annes Home for Girls, Ambleside, Westmorland. The home was opened in 1907 by the Waifs and Strays Society. Date: 1920s
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Ambleside Opened Staff Strays Waifs Westmorland 1907
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at St. Anne's Home for Girls in Ambleside, Westmorland, during the 1920s. Established in 1907 by the Waifs and Strays Society, a charitable organization dedicated to providing shelter and care for children in need, the home offered a sanctuary for girls who were abandoned, orphaned, or otherwise in difficult circumstances. The image shows a group of young girls, dressed in their Sunday best, gathered around their dedicated and caring staff members. The girls' expressions reveal a range of emotions, from shy and hesitant to curious and playful. The staff, dressed in their uniforms, appear nurturing and protective, providing a sense of stability and security for the children in their care. The setting, with its picturesque views of the Lake District, adds to the idyllic atmosphere of the home. The tranquil surroundings, combined with the loving care of the staff, offered these girls a chance to grow and thrive, away from the hardships and challenges they may have faced in their previous lives. The Waifs and Strays Society, which later became the National Children's Home, played a vital role in the lives of countless children throughout the UK. St. Anne's Home for Girls in Ambleside was just one of many homes they established, providing a safe and supportive environment for thousands of children over the years. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the important work that was carried out by the Society and the difference it made to the lives of so many children.
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