Welfare Collection (#37)

Prison babies
Weighing a baby on its admission to Holloway prison. Holloway was a women-only prison where babies who were either born there or were under three months when their mothers were jailed

Babys cot by the side of its mothers bed
Prison babies at play in the day nursery in Holloway, a women only prison where babies who were either born there or were under three months old when their mothers were jailed were cared for in

Queen Mary at the Royal Free Hospital, taking over royal duties during George Vs illness. Formerly Princess May of Teck, she married King George V in 1893 and devoted much of her time to charity

Holloway Castles prison creche
Holloway Castle womens prison introduced the first creche for prison babies. Babies were admitted if they were born in prison or were under three months when their mothers were jailed

Day nursery in Holloway prison
A day nursery in Holloway, a women only prison where babies who were either born there or were under three months when their mothers were jailed were cared for in prison

The Metropolitan Sanitary Association Dinner, at Soyers Sy
The first public festival held by the Metropolitan Sanitary Association in 1851. With thousands of deaths from diseases such as cholera

National Insurance
The beginning of the Welfare State : a booklet issued by the Ministry of National Insurance, explaining the benefits of the scheme which gives us all sickness benefits

Adoption Society Meal
Mealtime for a group of National Adoption Society children

Adoption Society Boy
A nurse at the National Adoption Society playing with a little boy in a bobble hat with his toy elephant on wheels

Adoption Society Babies
Two National Adoption Society babies being held by a nurse. Another woman, possibly a prospective adoptive mother, holds one of the babys hands

Dear Robin Aint you Cold
Dear Robin, ain t you cold ? a kind-hearted girl is concerned for a robins welfare

A Chinese peasant famer on a bike with chickens tied to the side whilst stil alive
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Jobless Riot 1934
A jobless man being carried off during a demonstration outside Welfare offices in New York during the Depression

Jesus Blesses Business
The Sons of Business are blest by Jesus who approves the honest tradesman as an agent of social welfare and bestower of blessings on mankind

The Ufton Dole, near Aldermaston, Berkshire, England. A custom dating back to 1583, whereby two pillow slips and one blanket are distributed every 5 years

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"Welfare: A Journey Through Compassion and Care" Step back in time to the London slums of Feathers Court, Drury Lane, where acts of kindness shone through the darkness. In the midst of poverty and despair, welfare organizations emerged as beacons of hope. Witness the Barnardo Evacuees finding solace at Comlongon Castle in Dumfries. These brave children were given a chance to escape the perils of war and experience a sense of normalcy amidst chaos. The Waifs and Strays Society Pyrford St Nicholas became a sanctuary for those forgotten by society. Here, vulnerable children found love, support, and opportunities for a brighter future. Pishiobury Approved School in Hertfordshire provided troubled youth with guidance and education. Through discipline and care, these young individuals were given second chances to turn their lives around. In times of crisis, even animals found respite thanks to P. D. S. A Ambulance services. Their dedication ensured that our furry friends received proper medical attention when they needed it most. Education played a vital role in welfare initiatives as seen at Hereford Industrial School Schoolroom. Basket making skills empowered students with practical knowledge while fostering creativity. St Mary in the Fields Children's Colony nestled in Mayfield Sussex offered refuge to orphaned children who had lost everything. Here they rediscovered joy through communal living and supportive caretakers. At St Martins Waifs and Strays Home in Surbiton - Playground laughter filled the air as children embraced moments of pure happiness amidst challenging circumstances. Animal Welfare Cards served as reminders that compassion extended beyond human beings alone; we must also protect our beloved creatures who cannot speak for themselves. Spurgeons Homes Birchington stood tall as an emblematic symbol of unwavering commitment towards nurturing disadvantaged youth into confident adults ready to face life's challenges head-on. Nature itself became therapeutic at Oakamoor Boys Home Garden on Coed Pella Road, Colwyn Bay.