National Childrens Home (NCH), Frodsham - Ploughing
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National Childrens Home (NCH), Frodsham - Ploughing
Boys from the National Childrens Home (NCH) branch at Newton Hall, Frodsham, near Warrington. Two are hoeing the ground, another is leading a horse-drawn plough
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© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Drawn Frodsham Hoeing Leading Newton Orphan Orphanage Orphans Plough Warrington Welfare Childrens
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the National Children's Home (NCH) branch in Newton Hall, Frodsham, near Warrington during the early 20th century. The image shows three boys from the orphanage, engaged in the essential agricultural task of plowing the land. Two of the boys are hoeing the ground to prepare it for planting, while the third takes charge of leading the horse-drawn plow. The National Children's Home was an institution established to provide care, education, and social welfare for orphaned, abandoned, and neglected children. The organization's branches, including the one in Frodsham, played a crucial role in the lives of thousands of children, offering them a safe and nurturing environment during a time when state-funded care was limited. The boys in this photograph embody the spirit of resilience and determination that characterized the lives of many children in care during this era. Their focus on the task at hand, the sweat on their brows, and the determination in their eyes speak to the importance of hard work and self-reliance, values that were instilled in them at the NCH. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the essential role that children's homes played in the lives of countless children throughout history. It is a testament to the enduring power of community, care, and the human spirit to provide hope and opportunities for a brighter future.
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