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Waifs and Strays Children Emigrating to Canada
A party of boys from Church of England Waifs and Strays homes on-board ship en route to Canada. The emigration of orphans and deserted children to begin new lives in Canada continued until after the Second World War. Date: 1923
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Emigration Organised Strays Waifs 1924
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This poignant photograph captures a moment in time as a group of waifs and strays, children who had been abandoned or orphaned in England, prepare to embark on a new life in Canada. The image, taken in 1923, shows a party of boys from the Church of England Waifs and Strays Society, an organization dedicated to providing care and support for these vulnerable children. With the help of the society, these boys were given the opportunity to leave their difficult circumstances behind and begin anew in a land of promise and opportunity. The emigration of waifs and strays to Canada was a long-standing tradition that continued well into the 20th century. The practice began in the late 19th century as a way to provide a better future for these children, many of whom were living in poverty and facing a bleak future in England. The journey to Canada was often long and arduous, but the promise of a fresh start and the opportunity to build a better life was a powerful incentive for many. The boys in this photograph are dressed in their best clothes, looking excited and a little apprehensive as they gather on the deck of the ship that will carry them across the Atlantic. They hold on to their belongings, likely the only possessions they have, as they wave goodbye to the familiar shores of England and look towards the unknown future that awaits them in Canada. This historical photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and struggles of these children, and the efforts of organizations like the Church of England Waifs and Strays Society to provide them with a brighter future. It is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of these boys, who despite their difficult beginnings, went on to build new lives in a new land.
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