Boys Dining Room at Hollybrook House, Southampton
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Boys Dining Room at Hollybrook House, Southampton
Boys on duty stand to attention in the dining room at the Southampton Unions Hollybrook House childrens home. The home housed pauper children away from the workhouse. Date: Date unknown
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Attention Away Dining Duty Housed Pauper Southampton Stand Unions Workhouse
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, a line of young boys, all dressed in crisp uniforms, stand to attention in the dining room of Hollybrook House, a children's home in Southampton, England. The image offers a glimpse into the daily life of this institution, which was established by the Southampton and South Western Union of the Society for the Protection of Children to provide shelter and care for pauper children, keeping them away from the harsh conditions of the workhouse. The boys, with their serious expressions and neatly combed hair, seem both respectful and slightly apprehensive as they wait for the meal to be served. The long, rectangular table, set with plates and silverware, stretches before them, while the high-backed wooden chairs and ornate fireplace add an air of formality to the scene. The photograph, with its focus on the boys' disciplined posture and the orderly arrangement of the dining room, conveys a sense of structure and routine that would have been essential in providing a stable environment for these children. The image also underscores the importance of community and the role that charitable organizations played in supporting vulnerable populations during this time. The exact date of this photograph is unknown, but it offers a poignant reminder of the historical significance of children's homes like Hollybrook House, which provided a vital safety net for those in need.
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