Derby Railway Servants Orphanage Girls Day Room
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Derby Railway Servants Orphanage Girls Day Room
Derby Railway Servants Orphanage - girls sit in their day room. Date: circa 1908
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Derby Orphan Orphanage Orphans Servants Welfare Childrens
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Derby Railway Servants Orphanage, circa 1908. The image shows a group of young girls, dressed in their best Sunday attire, gathered in their day room. The room is filled with simple yet homely furnishings, including a fireplace, comfortable chairs, and a well-worn rug on the floor. The girls appear to be engaged in various activities, some reading, others sewing, and a few chatting with one another. The Derby Railway Servants Orphanage was established in 1876 to provide care and education for the children of railway workers who had been killed or injured on the job. The orphanage was run by the Railway Benevolent Institution, a charity that aimed to support railway employees and their families. The girls in this photograph would have spent their days at the orphanage attending school, learning practical skills, and receiving emotional support. The image offers a glimpse into the daily life of these children, who were among the most vulnerable in society at the time. Despite the challenges they faced, the girls in this photograph radiate a sense of hope and resilience, reflecting the transformative power of care and compassion. This photograph is an important historical record of the welfare and social support systems that existed for children in need during the early 20th century.
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