Liverpool Cottage Homes - Infants
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Liverpool Cottage Homes - Infants
A group of infants at the Liverpool Vestrys Cottage Homes, Olive Mount, Wavertree. The homes were erected in 1898 to house pauper children away from the workhouse. Date: 1908
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1898 Cottage Erected Homes Infants Liverpool Mount Olive Pauper Wavertree Workhouse
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This evocative photograph captures a heartwarming moment at the Liverpool Vestrys Cottage Homes for Infants, located in Olive Mount, Wavertree, in 1908. The homes were established in 1898 as a compassionate alternative to the workhouses, where pauper children were previously housed. The cottage homes were designed to provide a more nurturing and family-like environment for these young ones. In this image, a group of adorable infants, dressed in their best clothes, gather around a table for a meal. Their expressions are filled with curiosity and joy, as they engage with one another and their caregivers. The warm lighting and cozy atmosphere of the room add to the sense of comfort and security these children have found in their new home. The Liverpool Vestrys Cottage Homes were a significant improvement in the welfare of pauper children during this era. They were funded by the Liverpool Vestry, a local government body, and managed by the Wavertree Board of Guardians. The homes provided essential care, education, and training to help these children grow into self-sufficient adults. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of community support and the transformative impact it can have on the lives of vulnerable children. It also highlights the progress made in child welfare during the late 19th century, as society began to recognize the need for more humane and compassionate care for those in need.
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