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National Childrens Home Frodsham Branch
The National Childrens Home Frodsham Branch (also known as Newton Hall), Cheshire. Two boys are hoeing a field, while another leads a horse and plough. Date: Date unknown
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1. Title: "A Day at Newton Hall: Boys at Work in the Frodsham Branch of The National Children's Home" This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Frodsham Branch of The National Children's Home, also known as Newton Hall, located in Cheshire, England. The image shows three boys engaged in the rigors of farm labor, contributing to the daily operations of the institution. In the foreground, two boys hoe a field, their faces focused and determined as they work side by side. Their clothing, consisting of simple shirts and trousers, reveals their humble origins as paupers. The third boy, clad in a shirt and waistcoat, leads a horse and plough, guiding it through the soil, preparing it for the next planting season. The National Children's Home, established in 1881, was a charitable organization dedicated to the care and education of orphaned, abandoned, and destitute children. The Frodsham Branch, like many other workhouses of the time, operated a farm as part of its self-sufficient economy. The boys in this photograph were likely residents of the Home, receiving an education and learning valuable skills to prepare them for a future of independence and self-sufficiency. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the daily life of the children at Newton Hall, highlighting their resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Despite the challenging circumstances, they were given the opportunity to learn essential skills and contribute to the community, fostering a sense of purpose and hope for their futures.
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