Going ashore, Training Ship Exmouth, early 1900s

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Going ashore, Training Ship Exmouth, early 1900s

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Ashore Asylums Estuary Exmouth Grays Metropolitan Workhouse Childrens

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This vintage print captures a poignant moment on the Training Ship Exmouth in the early 1900s. The image shows a group of young boys going ashore, perhaps for a rare excursion or outing from their maritime training. The ship itself is an impressive sight, with its tall masts and rigging towering over the calm waters of the River Thames. The Edwardian era setting is evident in the clothing worn by the boys, as well as in the architecture of nearby buildings along the riverbank. Lantern slides were commonly used to capture such moments in history, preserving them for future generations to appreciate. The Training Ship Exmouth was part of a network of institutions established by organizations like Grays Metropolitan Asylums Board and HMS Workhouse Children's Home to provide education and vocational training for disadvantaged youth. These ships served as floating schools where boys could learn practical skills while also receiving discipline and structure. As we gaze upon this scene from over a century ago, we are reminded of the challenges faced by these young sailors-in-training and inspired by their resilience and determination. This print serves as a window into a bygone era when opportunities for underprivileged children were limited, yet hope still shone bright on the horizon.

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