Barnardos Barkingside Victoria House Quarantine Block
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Barnardos Barkingside Victoria House Quarantine Block
Victoria House at Barnardos Girls Village Home, Barkingside. The building was used as a quarantine home for new arrivals. Date: circa 1905
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Arrivals Barkingside Carehome Orhanage Orphans Quarantine Services Welfare Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures the exterior of Victoria House at Barnardos Girls Village Home in Barkingside, circa 1905. The building served as a quarantine block for new arrivals to the girls' home, providing a safe and protective environment during the critical period of adjustment to their new surroundings. Established in 1870, Barnardos was one of the first children's charities in the UK, dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children. The Girls Village Home in Barkingside was a residential facility that offered care and support to girls who had been orphaned, abandoned, or separated from their families. Victoria House, with its imposing red-brick façade and grand arched windows, was a significant part of the Barnardos Girls Village Home complex. The building's design reflects the Victorian era's architectural sensibilities, with its emphasis on symmetry, order, and durability. The quarantine block was an essential component of the home's infrastructure, as it ensured that new arrivals were isolated from the rest of the community to prevent the spread of contagious diseases. The girls would spend a few weeks in the quarantine block, where they would be monitored closely by the home's staff and given basic medical care if necessary. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing valuable insights into the history of children's welfare services in the UK. It serves as a reminder of the crucial role that charities like Barnardos have played in providing care and support to vulnerable children, ensuring their safety and wellbeing during times of adversity.
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