Victoria Lodge Home for Motherless Boys, Hounslow
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Victoria Lodge Home for Motherless Boys, Hounslow
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© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Hounslow Lodge Motherless Orphan Orphanage Orphans Welfare Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures the Victoria Lodge Home for Motherless Boys in Hounslow, a place of care and refuge for children who had been orphaned or left destitute. Established in 1846, the home was one of many institutions founded during the Victorian era to address the social issue of child poverty and provide a safe and nurturing environment for those in need. The image shows a group of boys of various ages, clad in neat uniforms and gathered around a long table, likely engaged in their studies. Their serious expressions and focused gaze suggest the importance placed on education in the home. The boys appear content and engaged, a testament to the positive impact of the care and support they received. Victoria Lodge Home for Motherless Boys was run by the Church of England and relied on the generosity of donors and volunteers to provide for the children's basic needs and offer them a sense of stability and family. The home provided not only shelter and food but also clothing, medical care, and education, giving these children a chance to grow and thrive. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the historical importance of institutions like the Victoria Lodge Home for Motherless Boys in caring for children in need. It also serves as a reminder of the resilience and strength of the children who lived there and the impact that loving care and support can have on their lives.
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