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Vegetable crops at Gordon Boys Home, Woking, Surrey
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Vegetable crops at Gordon Boys Home, Woking, Surrey
Promotional card for seed company F.W. Benham showing boys harvesting crops they have grown at Gordon Boys Home, Woking. Date: 1906
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Crops Gordon Grown Harvesting Homes Promotional Seed Woking Youth Benham Childrens
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A Scene of Hope and Growth: Vegetable Crops at Gordon Boys Home, Woking, Surrey, 1906 This evocative photograph captures a moment of pride and accomplishment at the Gordon Boys Home in Woking, Surrey, in 1906. The image shows a group of young boys, dressed in simple clothing, carefully harvesting ripe vegetables from a lush, green plot of land. The boys, with their focused expressions and determined postures, embody the spirit of hard work and perseverance. The Gordon Boys Home was a children's home and care institution that provided shelter, education, and vocational training to orphaned, abandoned, or neglected children. The home's farm, where the boys are seen working in this photograph, was an essential part of their daily routine. The farm not only provided fresh produce for the home but also served as a valuable learning experience, teaching the boys essential skills for self-sufficiency and independence. The photograph, taken by an unknown photographer, was produced as a promotional card for a seed company, F.W. Benham. The card showcases the success of the home's farming efforts and the potential of the boys, who, with the right resources and support, could grow and thrive. The image offers a glimpse into the past, highlighting the importance of community, care, and the transformative power of gardening and agriculture. As we admire the boys' dedication and the bountiful harvest, we are reminded of the enduring value of nurturing the next generation and fostering their growth, both personally and collectively.
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