Derby Railway Servants Orphanage - Boys Bathroom
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Derby Railway Servants Orphanage - Boys Bathroom
Baths and showers in the boys bathroom at the Railway Servants Orphanage, Derby. Date: circa 1910
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This evocative photograph captures the scene of the boys' bathroom at the Derby Railway Servants Orphanage, a charitable institution established in the early 1900s to provide care and support for children who had been orphaned or left destitute due to their fathers' employment in the railway industry. The image, taken circa 1910, shows a row of bathtubs and a row of showers, suggesting that the children were given regular bathing facilities to maintain their hygiene and wellbeing. The boys' bathroom was likely one of the many communal spaces within the orphanage where they could socialize and interact with their peers. The Railway Servants Orphanage was part of a larger social welfare system in Britain during the early 20th century, which aimed to provide care and support for the families of railway workers who faced financial hardship due to accidents, illness, or unemployment. The orphanage offered a safe and nurturing environment for the children, who were provided with food, clothing, education, and medical care. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the children at the Derby Railway Servants Orphanage, highlighting the importance of basic hygiene and the communal nature of their living arrangements. It also underscores the significance of charitable institutions in providing care and support for vulnerable children during a time when the welfare state was still in its infancy.
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