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Edinburgh Girls Industrial School - playground
Inmates in the playground at the Girls Industrial School, Leith Walk, Edinburgh. Date: circa 1899
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1899 Carehome Edinburgh Inmates Leith Orphanage Orphans Playground Services Walk Welfare Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite and childhood joy amidst the stark reality of life at the Edinburgh Girls Industrial School, located on Leith Walk in the late 1890s. The image shows a group of young girls, dressed in simple, uniformed frocks, playing in the school's playground. Their laughter and playful banter fill the air as they engage in various activities, from jumping rope to swinging on the swings. Despite the grim surroundings of the industrial school, which was established to provide care and welfare for orphaned, neglected, or delinquent girls, these moments of levity were essential for their emotional well-being. The Edinburgh Girls Industrial School, also known as the Leith Walk Children's Home, was one of several institutions that offered care and services to vulnerable children in Edinburgh during the late 19th century. The girls lived in the institution, which was run by the City of Edinburgh Council, and received education, training, and guidance to help them become self-sufficient and reintegrate into society. The school's mission was to provide a safe and nurturing environment, offering a sense of family and community to those who had been without it. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities of childhood in the late 19th century, when the welfare of children was a growing concern for society. It also highlights the importance of play and recreation in fostering resilience and emotional well-being, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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