Gordon Boys Home, Nottingham
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Gordon Boys Home, Nottingham
Inmates outside the Gordon Boys Home, Nottingham. Date: circa 1916
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Media ID 14364282
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Carehome Gordon Inmates Nottingham Orhanage Orphans Services Welfare Childrens
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Gordon Boys Home in Nottingham, circa 1916. The image shows a group of young boys standing outside the home, dressed in simple, worn clothing and looking directly at the camera with a mix of curiosity and apprehension. The Gordon Boys Home was a children's care institution established to provide shelter, education, and rehabilitation for orphaned, abandoned, or neglected boys. During this era, the welfare of children was a significant concern, and charitable organizations and local authorities worked together to provide essential services to those in need. Homes like the Gordon Boys Home played a crucial role in providing a safe and nurturing environment for these vulnerable children. The boys in the photograph appear to be of various ages, and their expressions suggest that they have each endured unique hardships. Some of them hold objects in their hands, possibly toys or small mementos, while others cling to one another for comfort. The image offers a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by children in care during this period and the importance of the services provided by institutions like the Gordon Boys Home. The photograph also underscores the importance of community support and the role of caregivers in shaping the lives of children in need. Despite the hardships these boys have experienced, they remain hopeful and resilient, a testament to the human spirit and the power of care and compassion.
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