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Cookery class, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
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Cookery class, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
Boys taking part in a cookery class on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland. In 1868, James Hall and other local businessmen set up a charity to provide shelter for Tyneside waifs and train young men for naval service. Their base from 1874 was the Wellesley until a fire in 1914 forced the institution ashore to become the Wellesley Nautical School
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In this evocative photograph from the late 19th century, a group of young boys, clad in crisp white aprons and caps, intently focus on their cookery lesson aboard the Training Ship Wellesley, moored on the River Tyne at North Shields in Northumberland. Established in 1868 by local businessmen, including James Hall, as a charitable institution to provide shelter for Tyneside waifs and train young men for naval service, the Wellesley became their base of operations from 1874. The boys, many of whom were orphans or had come from the workhouses, were taught a range of practical skills to prepare them for a life at sea. Cookery was an essential part of this training, as they learned to prepare nutritious meals for their shipmates and themselves. The boys' attentiveness to their instructor, as they chop vegetables and stir pots, speaks to the importance of this education in their lives. The Training Ship Wellesley was a vital part of the community in North Shields, offering a lifeline to those who might otherwise have faced a life of poverty and hardship. The institution's long history stretches back to the 1860s, and its influence can be seen in the many young men who went on to successful careers in the navy and beyond. This photograph, taken in the 1870s, offers a glimpse into the daily life of the boys on board the Training Ship Wellesley. The boys' serious expressions and the orderly arrangement of their cooking utensils on the table convey a sense of discipline and focus, while the deck of the ship and the river beyond serve as a reminder of the practical, hands-on nature of their education. Despite the challenges they faced, these boys were being given the tools they needed to build a better future for themselves.
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