Crippleage Collection

St Andrews Home for Crippled Children, Hayling Island, Hampshire (1917-1921). Date: circa 1920s

John A Grooms Crippleage, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
The Chippleage Wheelers at John A. Grooms Crippleage and Orphanage, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Groom, a London engraver and evangelical preacher

Advert requesting support for John Groom's Crippleage
John Groom's Crippleage took in young disabled women from around the country and offered them training in the art of making artificial flowers. Date: 1939

Women making flowers 1912
Women from the John Grooms Crippleage and Blind Mission making artificial wild roses to be sold at Alexandra Day. In 1912

John Grooms Orphanage, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Some of Our Girls at John Grooms Orphanage and Crippleage opened in 1890 at Clacton on Sea, Essex. Groom was a London engraver and evangelical preacher

John Groom Tribute Sculpture
Illustration of a sculpture dedicated to John A Groom, founder of the Crippleage and Flower Girls Mission on Sekforde Street, Clerkenwell, later moving to Edgware Way, Hendon

Groom, John A and Junior
John Alfred Groom and his son. Groom was a London engraver and evangelical preacher, whose concern for poor and often disabled flower-sellers

Fire Drill, Grooms Orphanage, Clacton-on-Sea
Fire drill at John Grooms Orphanage and Crippleage opened in 1890 at Clacton in Essex. Groom was a London engraver and evangelical preacher, whose concern for poor and disabled flower-sellers

Sanatorium at Grooms Crippleage, Clacton, Essex
The sanatorium and holiday home of John Grooms Orphanage and Crippleage at Clacton-on-Sea. Groom, a London engraver and evangelical preacher

Workroom at Grooms Crippleage and Flower Girls Mission
Blind, Maimed and Crippled Girls at making artificial flowers at John Grooms Crippleage and Flower Girls Mission. Groom, a London engraver and evangelical preacher

One-armed flower-makers at John Grooms training home
A uniformed group of one-armed girls, described as expert flower makers, at the industrial training home run by John Groom for afflicted, blind and crippled girls

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"Preserving Hope and Empowering Lives: The Legacy Institutions" Step back in time to the early 20th century, where compassion and dedication thrived at St Andrews Home for Crippled Children on Hayling Island. This haven provided solace and care for children facing physical challenges, offering them a chance to flourish despite their disabilities. Meanwhile, John Grooms Orphanage in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex stood as a beacon of hope for orphaned children. With unwavering support from the community, this institution became a sanctuary where these young souls found love, guidance, and opportunities they had never dreamed of before. An advert requesting support for John Groom's Crippleage tugged at heartstrings across the nation. It called upon kind-hearted individuals to join hands in uplifting those who needed it most – disabled children yearning for acceptance and inclusion. John A Grooms Crippleage continued this noble mission in Clacton-on-Sea. Its founder's legacy lived on through generations as his tireless efforts touched countless lives with compassion that knew no bounds. A tribute sculpture immortalized John Groom himself – an enduring symbol of resilience and determination that inspired all who passed by. His vision paved the way towards a more inclusive society where disability was not seen as an obstacle but rather an opportunity to showcase strength. In 1912, women diligently crafted delicate flowers within the walls of Grooms Crippleage's workroom. Their nimble fingers wove beauty into every petal while simultaneously weaving hope into the lives they touched. Groom family members like John A Groom Jr. , carried forward their father's torch with unwavering commitment. They embraced their role as stewards of change, ensuring that future generations would continue benefiting from these remarkable institutions' transformative power. Fire drills were not just about safety; they embodied unity and preparedness within the walls of Grooms Orphanage.