Playground at Barnardo's Girls Home, Barkingside

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Playground at Barnardo's Girls Home, Barkingside

Playground at Barnardo's Home, Barkingside, Essex. Date: Early 1900s

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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection

Accomodation Barkingside Barnardos Essex Playground Welfare Childrens

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This print captures a moment in time at the Playground of Barnardo's Girls Home in Barkingside, Essex during the early 1900s. The image showcases a group of children playing and enjoying themselves in the open air, surrounded by simple yet sturdy playground equipment. The Barnardo's Girls Home was established to provide welfare and care for young girls who were in need of accommodation and support. It served as a safe haven for these children, offering them a sense of belonging and security during what may have been difficult times in their lives. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the importance of organizations like Barnardo's in providing essential services to vulnerable children. It speaks volumes about the dedication and compassion shown towards these young girls by those working within the home. Through this snapshot from history, we are able to glimpse into the past and appreciate how far society has come in terms of child welfare and housing. The innocence and joy radiating from the faces of these children serve as a timeless reminder that every child deserves love, care, and protection. Peter Higginbotham Collection has beautifully captured this moment at Barnardo's Girls Home, preserving it for future generations to reflect upon and appreciate the impact that such institutions had on shaping our society.

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