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Working Boys Home Sheffield
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Working Boys Home Sheffield
The frontage of Working Boys Home, Broomspring Lane, Sheffield
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Co
Frontage Lane Orphan Orphanage Orphans Sheffield Welfare Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures the frontage of the Working Boys Home in Broomspring Lane, Sheffield, a place of care and refuge for orphaned and destitute children during the late 19th century. The image presents a striking contrast between the austere, red-brick facade of the institution and the lively, playful scene unfolding before it. Children of various ages are seen gathered around the entrance, their expressions filled with curiosity and excitement as they engage in a game or await the arrival of someone important. The boys, dressed in their uniforms, display a sense of camaraderie and belonging, while the girls, in their simple dresses, look on with interest. The Working Boys Home, established in 1867, was an orphanage and children's welfare institution that provided education, care, and social support for children in need. The home was run by the Church of England and relied on donations and the support of the local community to provide for its residents. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of these children, who, despite their hardships, manage to find joy and connection in their shared experiences. It also serves as a reminder of the vital role that orphanages and children's welfare institutions played in providing care and support for vulnerable children during a time when social services were limited. The Working Boys Home in Sheffield closed its doors in the mid-20th century, but its legacy lives on through the countless lives it touched and the important work it inspired in the field of child welfare.
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