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Newcastle-upon-Tyne Cottage Homes, Ponteland
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne Cottage Homes, Ponteland
Childrens cottage homes at Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne. The homes were erected in 1901 by the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Union to accommodate pauper children away from the workhouse. Each cottage housed 30-40 children. A superintendents house, schools and workshops stood near the entrance. The site is now a headquarters for the Northumbria Police
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Cottage Head Quarters Homes L Aw Lawn New Castle Northumbria Pauper Poor Poverty Schools Tyne Wear Workhouse Workhouses Workshops 1901 1907 Ponteland
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This evocative photograph captures the Children's Cottage Homes at Ponteland, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, built in 1901 by the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Union to provide housing for pauper children, keeping them away from the harsh conditions of the workhouse. Each cottage accommodated 30-40 children, offering them a semblance of a home and community. The superintendent's house, schools, and workshops were situated near the entrance, ensuring the children received proper care, education, and training. The Edwardian-era image portrays the front facade of the cottages, with their red-tiled roofs, whitewashed walls, and neatly tended gardens. The lush green lawns and gardens surrounding the homes add a sense of tranquility and normalcy to the scene. However, this idyllic setting belies the harsh realities of the time, when poverty and destitution were rampant, and the welfare system struggled to provide adequate care for the most vulnerable members of society. The site of these historic Cottage Homes is now the headquarters for the Northumbria Police, a testament to the transformative power of time and progress. As we gaze upon this photograph, we are reminded of the importance of compassion, care, and the provision of essential services for those in need, values that continue to resonate with us today.
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