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Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools, Cheadle Hulme
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Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools, Cheadle Hulme
The Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools, on Claremont Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire. The school was founded in 1855 by a group of Manchester businessmen to care for and educate orphans and necessitous children. The Claremont Road building was opened in 1869. The school is now known as Cheadle Hulme School
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1850s 1855 1869 Brick Business Men Charitable Charity Cheadle Cheshire Claremont Educate Hulme Manchester Orphan Orphanage Orphans Poverty Schools Warehousemen Workhouse Workhouses 1860s
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This evocative photograph captures the Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools on Claremont Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire, in around 1913. The schools were founded in 1855 by a compassionate group of Manchester businessmen, driven by a desire to care for and educate orphans and children living in poverty. The Claremont Road building, which opened in 1869, stands proudly in this image, its red-brick Victorian facade a testament to the enduring commitment of these philanthropic individuals. The Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools were established during a time when the industrial revolution had led to widespread poverty and social unrest. The schools provided a vital safety net for those in need, offering not only shelter and food but also a high-quality education. The children, dressed in their best clothes, can be seen playing outside, their laughter and joy a stark contrast to the hardships they had faced. The schools were known as 'Warehousemen' due to the fact that the founders were all members of the Manchester Warehousemen's Association. This group, made up of businessmen from the city's thriving textile industry, used their collective resources to make a difference in their community. Their legacy lives on in Cheadle Hulme School, which continues to provide an excellent education to students today. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, a reminder of a time when community spirit and charitable giving were at the heart of social welfare. The Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools stand as a testament to the power of compassion and the importance of caring for those in need.
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