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War at Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples Home, Alton, Hampshire
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War at Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples Home, Alton, Hampshire
Ward interior with children in beds, nurses, rocking-horse etc. at the Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples Home, Alton, Hampshire. Date: early 1900s
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In this evocative photograph taken in the early 1900s, we are granted a glimpse into the daily life of the Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples Home in Alton, Hampshire. The image captures the warm and nurturing atmosphere of the ward, where children with various disabilities are cared for by dedicated nurses. The ward interior is filled with a sense of homeliness, with children lying in their beds, each adorned with a soft quilt and a personal touch, such as a toy or a photograph. A rocking horse stands proudly in the corner, ready to bring joy and comfort to a child in need. Nurses, dressed in their traditional uniforms, tend to the children with kindness and compassion, their faces expressing a deep sense of care and concern. The Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples Home was established in 1891, thanks to the generosity of the then Lord Mayor of London, Sir William Treloar, who was moved by the plight of disabled children and wanted to provide them with a place of care and support. The Home became a pioneering institution in the field of children's care, setting new standards for disability care and inspiring similar institutions around the world. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the important role that children's homes and care institutions played in the history of social welfare, providing a safe and nurturing environment for children with disabilities, enabling them to live their lives to the fullest. The children in this photograph may have faced numerous challenges in their daily lives, but the love and care they received at the Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples Home in Alton, Hampshire, gave them the strength and support they needed to overcome them.
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