Barnardos nursery
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Barnardos nursery
A nurse feeds a baby a bottle of milk with other small children gathered around at an unidentified Barnardos nursery. Date: circa 1940
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Media ID 14228188
© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Barnardos Bottle Feeds Gathered Milk Nurse Nursery Orphan Orphanage Orphans Unidentified Welfare Childrens
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Moment of Nourishment and Care: Barnardos Nursery, Circa 1940" This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a tender moment at an unidentified Barnardos nursery during the 1940s. The image portrays the selfless care and nurturing provided by a dedicated nurse as she feeds a young infant a bottle of milk. Surrounded by a small group of curious and hopeful children, the scene exudes a sense of warmth, compassion, and community. Barnardos, a renowned children's charity founded in 1867 by Dr. Thomas Barnardo, aimed to provide care and support for orphaned, abandoned, and destitute children in the UK and beyond. During this era, the organization operated numerous homes, schools, and nurseries to ensure the wellbeing and education of vulnerable children. In this photograph, the nurse's loving and attentive demeanor is evident as she feeds the baby, while the other children gather around, eagerly watching and perhaps longing for their own turn. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the crucial role Barnardos played in providing care and nurturing to countless children who, due to circumstances beyond their control, found themselves in need of support. As we reflect on this historical moment, we are reminded of the importance of compassion, community, and the unwavering commitment to the welfare of children, values that continue to resonate with Barnardos' mission today.
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