NCH Home, Harpenden Girls Houses
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NCH Home, Harpenden Girls Houses
Girls in front of a block of girls houses at the National Childrens Home, Harpenden Date: Circa 1918
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the National Children's Home in Harpenden, England, circa 1918. The image features a group of young girls standing proudly in front of a block of girls' houses, their expressions filled with a mix of excitement, curiosity, and perhaps a hint of apprehension. The National Children's Home, also known as the Harpenden Home, was founded in 1881 to provide a safe and nurturing environment for orphaned, abandoned, and neglected children. The organization's mission was to provide these children with the love, care, and education they needed to grow into confident and capable adults. The girls in the photograph are dressed in their best Sunday best, their hair neatly combed and their faces washed clean. They are surrounded by the red-brick houses that would have been their temporary homes, each with its own small garden plot where they could grow their own vegetables or flowers. The National Children's Home was a pioneering institution in its time, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of the children who lived there. It is a reminder of the importance of community, care, and support for those in need, and a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit. This photograph is a valuable historical record of a time when the welfare of children was a pressing social concern, and when organizations like the National Children's Home played a crucial role in providing them with the care and opportunities they deserved. It is a poignant reminder of the past, and a reminder of the importance of continuing to support and care for vulnerable children today.
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