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Barnardos Carter Home, Clapham
The Carter Home for Destitute Boys opened by Barnardos in 1870 on the High Street, Clapham. Date: circa 1907
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Barnardos Carter Clapham Destitute Opened Orphan Orphanage Orphans Welfare 1907 Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures the Carter Home for Destitute Boys, which was opened by Barnardos in 1870 on the High Street of Clapham, London. The image, estimated to date from around 1907, shows the boys lining up outside the orphanage, dressed in their uniforms and looking smart and tidy. The Carter Home was established to provide care and support for orphaned and destitute boys, offering them a safe and nurturing environment during a time when such provisions were scarce. Barnardos, founded by Thomas Barnardo in 1867, was a leading children's charity dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children in the UK. The organization's mission was to provide education, care, and welfare services to those in need, and the Carter Home was just one of many institutions established to carry out this work. The boys in the photograph appear to be in good spirits, despite the hardships they have faced. Their uniforms suggest that they have been provided with a sense of structure and routine, which would have been essential for their development and wellbeing. The Carter Home offered these boys a chance to receive an education, learn new skills, and build a foundation for a better future. The photograph also serves as a reminder of the important role that charities like Barnardos played in the lives of countless children during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It is a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by children who grew up in poverty and the vital importance of providing them with the care and support they need to thrive.
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