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Brighton Childrens Home, Sussex
Residents of the Waifs and Strays Societys Home For Girls, at Egremont Place, Brighton. The home was originally opened in 1854 as the Brighton and Hove Industrial School. It was taken over by the Society in 1894 and housed around 30 girls aged 4 to 16. Date: 1920s
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1854 1894 Aged Brighton Egremont Housed Hove Opened Originally Residents Strays Waifs
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This evocative photograph captures the residents of the Waifs and Strays Society's Home for Girls at Egremont Place in Brighton during the 1920s. Originally established in 1854 as the Brighton and Hove Industrial School, the home was later taken over by the Waifs and Strays Society in 1894. At the time of this image, the home housed approximately 30 girls, aged between 4 and 16 years old. The Waifs and Strays Society was a charitable organization dedicated to providing shelter, education, and care for children who were abandoned, orphaned, or otherwise in need. The society's homes, including this one in Brighton, offered a safe and nurturing environment for these children, providing them with essential life skills and preparing them for a brighter future. The girls in the photograph appear to be engaged in a group activity, possibly a craft session or a game, suggesting a sense of community and camaraderie within the home. Their expressions are filled with joy and curiosity, reflecting the hope and resilience that defined the lives of these children. The Brighton and Hove Industrial School, later known as the Waifs and Strays Society's Home for Girls at Egremont Place, played a crucial role in the history of child welfare in Sussex. Its legacy continues to inspire and inform the work of modern-day organizations dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and young people.
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