Tailors at Shaftesbury Homes, Fordham House, London
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Tailors at Shaftesbury Homes, Fordham House, London
Boys training as tailors, some sewing by hand, others by machine, at the Shaftesbury Homes technical training school at Fordham House, Shaftesbury Avenue, London. Date: circa 1910
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Avenue Fordham Homes Sewing Shaftesbury Tailors Technical Youth Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Shaftesbury Homes Technical Training School located at Fordham House, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, circa 1910. The image showcases a group of young boys intently focused on their craft as they receive instruction in the art of tailoring. Some of the boys are seen meticulously sewing by hand, while others are operating the more modern sewing machines. The Shaftesbury Homes, established in 1885, were a network of children's homes and training schools founded by the philanthropist Anthony Ashley-Cooper, the 7th Earl of Shaftesbury. The organization aimed to provide care, education, and vocational training for orphaned, abandoned, and neglected children. The technical training school at Fordham House was one of many initiatives taken by the Shaftesbury Homes to equip these children with essential skills and trades, enabling them to lead productive and independent lives. The historical significance of this photograph lies in its portrayal of the importance of education and vocational training during a time when such opportunities were not readily available to all children, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The image also highlights the evolution of the tailoring trade, with the introduction of sewing machines signaling the transition from traditional hand-sewing methods to more industrialized production techniques. Overall, this photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the past, illustrating the transformative power of education and the resilience of the human spirit.
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