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St Catharines Girls Home, Stroud Green, London
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St Catharines Girls Home, Stroud Green, London
Children and staff at the entrance to St Catharines Girls Home, Nelson Road, Stroud Green, London. The home, originally and independent institution, was acquired by the Waifs and Strays Society in 1912. Date: 1920s
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Acquired Independent Institution Nelson Originally Staff Strays Stroud Waifs Catharines
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the St. Catharines Girls Home in Stroud Green, London, during the 1920s. The image shows a group of young girls, dressed in simple frocks and wearing bonnets or ribbons in their hair, standing at the entrance of the home with several staff members. The home, located on Nelson Road, was originally an independent institution, but in 1912, it was acquired by the Waifs and Strays Society, a charitable organization dedicated to providing shelter and care for children in need. The Waifs and Strays Society was founded in 1881 and had a long history of providing refuge for children who were abandoned, orphaned, or otherwise in need of a safe and nurturing environment. The St. Catharines Girls Home was one of many institutions operated by the Society across the United Kingdom. The girls in the photograph appear to be eagerly greeting the arrival of visitors or perhaps preparing to go on an outing. Their expressions are filled with curiosity and excitement, while the staff members look on with watchful eyes and warm smiles. The scene is one of simple joy and innocence, a reminder of the importance of providing a loving and supportive home for children in need. The St. Catharines Girls Home closed in the mid-20th century, but its legacy lives on through the many lives it touched and the important work of the Waifs and Strays Society, which continues to this day. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the vital role that charities and institutions like the Waifs and Strays Society have played in caring for vulnerable children throughout history.
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