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Waifs and Strays Society Industrial Home, Fareham
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Waifs and Strays Society Industrial Home, Fareham
Girls and staff outside the Waifs and Strays Society Industrial Home, Fareham. Date: circa 1893
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1893 Carehome Fareham Orhanage Orphans Services Staff Strays Waifs Welfare Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Waifs and Strays Society Industrial Home in Fareham, circa 1893. The Waifs and Strays Society was a leading children's charity in the UK, established in 1881 to provide care and protection for orphaned, abandoned, and neglected children. In this image, we see a group of girls, clad in simple yet practical dresses, standing outside the industrial home alongside their dedicated caregivers. The girls appear to be engaged in a playful moment, with some laughing and others looking curiously at the camera. Their expressions suggest a sense of joy and freedom, despite the challenging circumstances that led them to the home. The staff members, dressed in their uniforms, stand proudly behind the girls, their faces filled with kindness and compassion. They are a testament to the selfless work being carried out by the Waifs and Strays Society, which aimed to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in need. The industrial home itself is a large, imposing building, with tall chimneys rising in the background, suggesting the presence of workshops or industrial facilities. These may have provided training and employment opportunities for the girls, helping to equip them with valuable skills for their future. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the past, shedding light on the important role that charities like the Waifs and Strays Society played in caring for vulnerable children during a time when state welfare services were limited. It serves as a reminder of the enduring power of compassion and the difference that can be made through the dedicated work of individuals and organizations.
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