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Photographic Print : Sleeping Cots, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
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Sleeping Cots, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
Boys in sleeping cots on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland. In 1868, James Hall and other local businessmen set up a charity to provide shelter for Tyneside waifs and train young men for naval service. Their base from 1874 was the Wellesley until a fire in 1914 forced the institution ashore to become the Wellesley Nautical School
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1868 1874 Asleep Business Man Business Men Charitable Charity Cots Deck Institution Learning Nautical North Umberland Orphan Orphans Poverty Practical Shelter Skills Sleep Sleeping Tyne Tyneside Waifs Wellesley Workhouse Workhouses 1860s Base
14"x11" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Sleeping Cots on the Training Ship Wellesley" photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in collaboration with Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time to North Shields on the River Tyne, Northumberland, in 1868. Witness the boys of the Training Ship Wellesley, nestled in their sleeping cots, as they prepare for another day of rigorous seafaring training. This enchanting snapshot of history offers a unique glimpse into the past, perfect for those seeking to add a touch of nostalgia to their living spaces or for educational settings. Let this image spark stories and inspire conversations about the rich maritime history of the North East of England. The Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints is your gateway to captivating moments in history.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 20.8cm (14" x 8.2")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: "A Night's Rest: Young Seafarers at the Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields, Northumberland, 1870s" This evocative photograph captures the scene of young boys sleeping in their cots aboard the Training Ship Wellesley, located on the River Tyne at North Shields in Northumberland, England. Established in 1868 by local businessmen, including James Hall, as a charitable institution to provide shelter and training for Tyneside waifs (homeless or destitute children), the Wellesley became the base for these young men as they learned practical skills for naval service. The image offers a glimpse into the daily life of these boys, who sought refuge from the harsh realities of poverty and the workhouse system. The boys, clad in their nightclothes, appear peaceful and content as they rest in their individual cots, arranged neatly on the ship's deck. The Training Ship Wellesley offered these boys an alternative to the workhouse, providing them with education, training, and the opportunity to learn valuable skills that would prepare them for a future in the navy. The photograph, taken in the late 1800s, offers a poignant reminder of the historical significance of the Wellesley and the vital role it played in the lives of young, vulnerable boys during this period. The institution continued to operate until a fire in 1914, when it was forced to move ashore and become the Wellesley Nautical School. This photograph stands as a testament to the compassionate efforts of local businessmen like James Hall, who sought to make a difference in the lives of Tyneside's most vulnerable children.
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