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Aston Union Cottage Homes, Erdington, West Midlands
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Aston Union Cottage Homes, Erdington, West Midlands
The entrance to Aston Unions cottage homes, opened in 1899 at Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands. The homes housed pauper children away from the main workhouse which occupied an adjacent site. As well as the childrens cottages, the homes included a school, infirmary, chapel, swimming bath, and workshops
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1899 Aston Bath Birmingham Chapel Cottage Erdington Gates Homes Infirmary L Aw Midlands Pauper Poor Poverty Railings Swimming Workhouse Workhouses Workshops
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"Step into the past with this evocative image of the entrance to Aston Union Cottages in Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands. This photograph, taken in 1909, offers a glimpse into the history of poverty and social welfare in this industrial era. The Aston Union Cottages were established in 1899 as an alternative to the overcrowded and often inhumane conditions of the adjacent workhouse. The cottages provided a home for pauper children, offering them a separate and more nurturing environment. The image reveals the grandeur of the entrance, with its ornate gates, railings, and stonework. The children's homes were designed to be more like cottages than the institutional workhouses of the time, with each cottage accommodating around 20 children. The complex included a school, infirmary, chapel, swimming bath, and workshops, providing the children with a comprehensive education and training for a better future. The Victorian and Edwardian eras saw a significant shift in the way society dealt with poverty and the care of the poor. The establishment of the Aston Union Cottages was part of this movement towards more humane and effective solutions to the challenges of the time. The image captures the essence of this historical moment, offering a poignant reminder of the past and the progress we have made since then." This photograph is a valuable historical record of the Aston Union Cottages, a testament to the social and cultural history of Erdington, Birmingham, and the West Midlands. It is a reminder of the challenges faced by society during the 1890s and the innovative solutions that emerged to address them. The image invites us to reflect on the past and the lessons we can learn from it, as we continue to strive for a more compassionate and equitable society.
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