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Waifs and Strays Boys Home, Burgess Hill
Inmates of the Waifs and Strays Society Boys Home, Burgess Hill, Sussex. Date: 1922
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This evocative photograph captures the daily life at the Waifs and Strays Boys Home in Burgess Hill, Sussex, in 1922. Established in 1881, the Waifs and Strays Society was a leading children's charity in the United Kingdom that provided shelter, education, and care for orphaned, abandoned, and neglected children. The home in Burgess Hill was one of the many institutions run by the Society to offer a safe and nurturing environment for these vulnerable boys. In this image, a group of young boys can be seen gathered around a table, engaged in an activity that appears to be a lesson or workshop. Their expressions are focused and attentive, suggesting that they are fully engaged in the learning process. The boys are dressed in simple, uniform outfits, indicative of their institutional living. The room is sparsely furnished, with a fireplace and a few shelves of books, yet it seems warm and inviting. The Waifs and Strays Society played a crucial role in the welfare and social care system of the early 20th century, providing a vital safety net for children in need. The Society's homes, including the one in Burgess Hill, offered a sense of stability, community, and hope to thousands of children who might otherwise have faced a uncertain and challenging future. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the important work that was carried out by charities like the Waifs and Strays Society, and the profound impact they had on the lives of countless children.
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