Metropolitan Police Orphanage, Twickenham - Children
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Metropolitan Police Orphanage, Twickenham - Children
Metropolitan Police Orphanage, Twickenham. A group of children seated on a doorstep. One of the boys has police-style stripes on his arm. Date: circa 1909
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Doorstep Metropolitan Orphan Orphanage Orphans Stripes Twickenham Welfare Childrens
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Metropolitan Police Orphanage in Twickenham, circa 1909. The image shows a group of children seated on a doorstep, their expressions filled with a mix of curiosity and innocence. One of the boys in the group stands out with police-style stripes on his arm. The Metropolitan Police Orphanage was established in 1866 to provide care and education for the children of police officers who were in need. The orphanage was run by the Metropolitan Police Force and was located in Twickenham, Middlesex. The children at the orphanage were provided with food, clothing, and education, as well as a sense of community and stability. The presence of the police-style stripes on the arm of one of the boys suggests that he may have been the son of a police officer who was in need of the orphanage's support. The stripes may have been a symbol of his connection to his father's profession or a way to identify him as a resident of the orphanage. This photograph offers a glimpse into the history of children's welfare and social support systems in the early 20th century. It serves as a reminder of the importance of community and the role that organizations like the Metropolitan Police Orphanage played in providing care and education to children in need.
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