Metropolitan Police Orphanage, Twickenham - Drill Ground
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Metropolitan Police Orphanage, Twickenham - Drill Ground
Metropolitan Police Orphanage, Twickenham. Boys and girls are lined up for parade on the drill ground. Date: circa 1906
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Drill Lined Metropolitan Orphan Orphanage Orphans Parade Twickenham Welfare Childrens
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Metropolitan Police Orphanage in Twickenham, circa 1906. The image shows a line of well-ordered boys and girls, dressed in their uniforms, standing at attention on the drill ground. The Metropolitan Police Orphanage, established in 1866, was a charitable institution that provided care and education for children who had been orphaned or abandoned, or whose parents were unable to support them. The children in the photograph appear focused and disciplined, reflecting the importance of structure and routine in their daily lives. The drill ground, a common feature of institutions for children during this era, was used for physical training and military-style drills, instilling essential skills such as obedience, teamwork, and discipline. The Metropolitan Police Orphanage was unique in that it was run by the Metropolitan Police Force, and the children were often put to work in various police-related tasks, such as messenger boys and errand runners. This arrangement provided the children with valuable skills and experience, and helped to support the orphanage financially. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing insight into the lives of children in care during the early 20th century. It serves as a reminder of the importance of community support and the role that institutions like the Metropolitan Police Orphanage played in providing care and opportunities for vulnerable children.
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