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The Princess Louise Home for fatherless and orphaned girls, Wanstead, Essex, England
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The Princess Louise Home for fatherless and orphaned girls, Wanstead, Essex, England
The Princess Louise Home for fatherless and orphaned girls, Wanstead, Essex, England, which took in 40 to 50 girls a year. The girls did all the domestic work in the home and many went on to work in domestic service as maids and cooks. They were also given a basic education in reading, writing and arithmetic. From The Quiver (London, 1882). Engraving
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1882 Care Children Cooks Domestic Education Essex Girls Home Louise Princess Quiver Reading Refuge Service Work Writing Year Arithmetic Basic Fatherless Maids Orphaned Vocational Wanstead
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This print captures the Princess Louise Home for fatherless and orphaned girls, nestled in the serene town of Wanstead, Essex, England. Established with a noble purpose, this refuge provided care and support to approximately 40 to 50 young girls every year. The image showcases the resilience of these children as they diligently engage in domestic work within the home. The Princess Louise Home not only offered shelter but also served as a vocational training ground for these aspiring young women. Many of them would go on to pursue careers in domestic service as maids and cooks, equipped with essential skills learned during their time at the home. Alongside their practical education, they were also granted a basic foundation in reading, writing, and arithmetic. Published in The Quiver magazine back in 1882, this engraving immortalizes an era where such institutions played a crucial role in shaping the lives of vulnerable children. It serves as a poignant reminder of both the challenges faced by these fatherless or orphaned girls and their determination to overcome adversity through hard work and education. As we gaze upon this historical snapshot captured by Universal Images Group (UIG), let us acknowledge the significance of places like the Princess Louise Home that provided hope and opportunity for countless young souls seeking solace amidst life's hardships.
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