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Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples Home and College, Alton, Hants
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Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples Home and College, Alton, Hants
In 1908, Sir William Purdie Treloar established The Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples Hospital and College in Alton, Hampshire - The Aviary. Date: circa 1910
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Alexandra Alton Aviary Cage College Cripple Cripples Crutches Disability Disabled Hampshire Hants League Limb Limbs Lost Mayor Recuperation Treloar Birdhouse
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken circa 1910, showcases the Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples Home and College in Alton, Hampshire, which was established by Sir William Purdie Treloar in 1908. The institution, fondly known as The Aviary, was a unique and innovative facility dedicated to the care and education of children with disabilities who had lost limbs. In this image, we see a group of young children, some using crutches, gathered around a birdhouse or aviary. The presence of the regal figure of Queen Alexandra adds an air of elegance and importance to the scene. As the patroness of the Cripples' League, Queen Alexandra's involvement in the Home and College was a significant boost to its reputation and influence. The children, many of whom have suffered the loss of limbs, are shown in a joyful and carefree moment, their faces filled with curiosity and delight as they observe the birds in their cage. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the therapeutic power of nature and the importance of providing a supportive environment for children with disabilities during their recovery and rehabilitation. Sir William Purdie Treloar's vision for the Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples Home and College was groundbreaking for its time, focusing on the provision of education and care for disabled children. The institution's history is an inspiring testament to the transformative power of compassion, community, and the belief that every child deserves a chance to thrive, regardless of their physical abilities.
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