Derby Railway Servants Orphanage - Dining Hall
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Derby Railway Servants Orphanage - Dining Hall
Girls setting tables at the Railway Servants Orphanage, Derby. A frieze on the walls contains religious texts. Date: circa 1910
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Carehome Derby Dining Frieze Orphanage Orphans Servants Services Setting Tables Texts Walls Welfare Childrens
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment of quiet preparation in the dining hall of the Derby Railway Servants Orphanage circa 1910. In the image, a group of young girls diligently set the tables, readying the room for the evening meal. The scene is one of industriousness and order, as the girls work together to ensure that their fellow orphan residents are well-cared for. The dining hall, with its high ceilings and large windows, is adorned with a frieze running along the upper walls. The frieze is adorned with religious texts, reflecting the moral and spiritual foundation of the orphanage. The presence of these texts serves as a reminder of the importance of faith and values in the lives of the children, providing them with a sense of guidance and support. The Derby Railway Servants Orphanage was established to provide care and welfare for the children of railway workers who were in need. The orphanage offered a safe and nurturing environment for these children, providing them with education, food, shelter, and a sense of community. The girls in the photograph are a testament to the dedication of the staff and volunteers who ran the orphanage, and the positive impact it had on the lives of countless children. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing us with a window into the daily life of the Derby Railway Servants Orphanage and the children who called it home. It is a poignant reminder of the importance of community, care, and the role that institutions like the orphanage played in providing support and opportunities for those in need.
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