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Waifs and Strays Society First 1913 Emigration Party to Cana
The Waifs and Strays Societys first emigration party to Canada of the 1913 season. Boys dressed in overcoats and caps stand in front of a railway carriage. Date: 1913
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Caps Carehome Dressed Emigration Orhanage Orphans Overcoats Season Services Stand Strays Waifs Welfare Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of departure for the Waifs and Strays Society's first emigration party to Canada in 1913. The Waifs and Strays Society was a British charity dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of orphaned, abandoned, and neglected children. In an effort to provide these children with new opportunities and a better future, the society arranged for regular emigration parties to Canada. In this image, a group of boys, dressed in overcoats and caps, stand proudly in front of a railway carriage. Their expressions suggest a mix of excitement and apprehension as they prepare to embark on a new journey. The railway carriage, a symbol of departure and new beginnings, looms large in the background. The Waifs and Strays Society's emigration parties were an essential part of their services, offering children a chance to start anew in a new land. The society believed that a fresh environment and new opportunities could help these children overcome the challenges they had faced in their young lives. The journey to Canada represented a new start, filled with hope and possibilities. The boys in this photograph, and countless others like them, were given the opportunity to leave behind their past and build a new future through the generosity and support of the Waifs and Strays Society and their supporters. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the important role that charities and social welfare services play in providing care and support to those in need, especially during times of hardship and uncertainty.
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