St Lawrences Home For Girls, Worcester
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St Lawrences Home For Girls, Worcester
Children and staff on the fire escape at St Lawrences Home For Girls, Bath Road, Worcester. The home was established in the 1880s by Lady Alice Nelson. After her retirement in 1903, the Waifs and Strays Society took over the home. Date: 1920s
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
After Alice Bath Escape Established Nelson Retirement Staff Strays Waifs Worcester
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at St. Lawrence's Home for Girls in Worcester, England, during the 1920s. The home, located on Bath Road, was established in the 1880s by Lady Alice Nelson, a philanthropist who dedicated her life to caring for orphaned and destitute girls. After her retirement in 1903, the Waifs and Strays Society took over the management of the home, continuing Lady Nelson's legacy of providing a safe and nurturing environment for children in need. In this image, we see a group of children and staff gathered on the fire escape, likely engaged in a drill or practice to ensure they were prepared in case of an emergency. The serious expressions on their faces convey a sense of responsibility and duty, while the children's clothing and hairstyles suggest the era in which the photograph was taken. The fire escape, a crucial safety feature in the event of a fire, is a reminder of the importance of preparedness and the potential dangers that these children may have faced during their time at the home. Despite these potential hardships, the photograph also highlights the strong sense of community and care that existed within the walls of St. Lawrence's Home for Girls. This photograph is an invaluable historical record of a time when the welfare of children was a top priority for society, and the dedication of individuals like Lady Alice Nelson and the Waifs and Strays Society made a significant impact on the lives of countless children. Today, this image serves as a poignant reminder of the past and the importance of continuing to support and care for vulnerable children and young people.
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