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Mr Drouets pauper school, Tooting, Surrey
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Mr Drouets pauper school, Tooting, Surrey
A view of the school for pauper children, privately run by Bartholomew Peter Drouet at Tooting in Surrey (now south west London). In 1849, a cholera epidemic broke out at the school
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1840s 1849 Bartholomew Cholera Epidemic Health Pauper Paupers Poor Private Surrey Tooting Workhouse Drouet
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This evocative image captures the Mr. Drouet's Pauper School in Tooting, Surrey, a private institution for the education and care of impoverished children during the Victorian era. The school, located on a quiet street, was run by Bartholomew Peter Drouet, a philanthropist who dedicated his life to providing a home and education for those less fortunate. The photograph, taken in the 1840s, shows the imposing school building with its high, arched windows and red-tiled roof. The children, dressed in simple, uniform attire, can be seen at play in the courtyard, their laughter mingling with the sounds of clattering pots and pans from the adjacent kitchen. However, this idyllic scene was shattered in 1849 when a devastating cholera epidemic swept through the school. The contagious disease, which spread rapidly through contaminated water and unsanitary living conditions, claimed the lives of many of the children and staff. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of life for the poor in Victorian England and the heroic efforts of individuals like Bartholomew Peter Drouet to provide some semblance of comfort and education in the face of adversity. The school, which closed in the late 19th century, now stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of those who sought to improve the lives of the most vulnerable members of society during a time of great need.
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