Home > Europe > United Kingdom > Scotland > Strathclyde > Glasgow
Mossbank Industrial School, Glasgow
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Mossbank Industrial School, Glasgow
A view of the Industrial School for Boys, Mossbank, Glasgow. Extensive plots of vegetables were cultivated by the inmates. Date: circa 1924
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14250403
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Carehome Cultivated Extensive Glasgow Inmates Orphanage Orphans Plots Services Vegetables Welfare 1924 Childrens Mossbank
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> Scotland
> Strathclyde
> Glasgow
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the Mossbank Industrial School for Boys in Glasgow during the early 1920s. The extensive plots of vegetables in the foreground reveal the industrious nature of the institution's inhabitants. The Mossbank Industrial School, established in the late 19th century, was a children's home and care facility designed to provide welfare services for orphans and neglected children. The boys were not only educated but also taught valuable skills such as agriculture and horticulture to ensure they could become self-sufficient members of society upon leaving the institution. The image showcases the meticulously tended vegetable gardens, which would have supplied the school with fresh produce for the boys' meals. The well-ordered rows of crops reflect the disciplined environment that the boys were expected to adhere to. The high walls and barbed wire fencing surrounding the school grounds hint at the protective and controlling nature of the institution. Despite this, the photograph also conveys a sense of hope and progress, as the boys were given the opportunity to learn and grow within the confines of the school. The Mossbank Industrial School played a significant role in the social welfare system of Glasgow during the early 20th century. It provided essential care and services to children who were in need of a safe and nurturing environment. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the past, offering a glimpse into the daily lives of the boys who resided at the institution and the important role it played in their development.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
