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St Johns Childrens Home, Ipswich, Suffolk
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St Johns Childrens Home, Ipswich, Suffolk
Children and nurses at the St Johns Childrens Home on Bloomfield Street in Ipswich, Suffolk. The childrens toys include two rocking horses. The home was opened in 1879 by the Ipswich Poor Law Union to house pauper children away from the workhouse
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at St. John's Children's Home on Bloomfield Street in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, circa 1870s. Established in 1879 by the Ipswich Poor Law Union, the home was created to provide shelter and care for pauper children, keeping them away from the harsh conditions of the workhouse. The image shows a group of children, dressed in simple clothing, gathered around their toys, including two rocking horses, as they are attended to by caring nurses. The atmosphere is one of warmth and nurture, in stark contrast to the poverty and hardship that likely brought these children to the home. The Victorian-era building, with its tall, narrow windows and red-brick facade, stands as a testament to the charitable efforts of the time. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the history of child welfare in Ipswich and Suffolk, and serves as a reminder of the importance of compassion and support for those in need.
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