Canvas Print : 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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Media ID 14133983
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Acquired Independent Institution Nelson Originally Staff Strays Stroud Waifs
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the stunning "St Catharines Girls Home, Stroud Green, London" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, exclusively featuring this captivating image from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph transports you back in time, showcasing children and staff at the entrance of the historic St Catharines Girls Home. Originally an independent institution, this image offers a glimpse into the past, making it a beautiful addition to any home or office. Our premium canvas prints are meticulously crafted using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that truly bring the past to life. Order now and add a touch of history and charm to your space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
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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