Barnardos Boys about to go west
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Barnardos Boys about to go west
Boys from Barnardos Homes about to emigrate to Canada. Date: circa 1905
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Media ID 14377792
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
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This poignant photograph captures a moment of hope and new beginnings for a group of boys from Barnardos Homes, as they prepare to embark on a journey to Canada in circa 1905. The image shows a line of young boys, dressed in their best clothes and holding small suitcases, standing outside the gates of the Barnardos Home. Their faces are filled with a mix of excitement and apprehension, as they bid farewell to the only home they have ever known. Barnardos, also known as the Children's Friend Society, was a leading British charity dedicated to the care and protection of orphaned, abandoned, and neglected children. In an effort to provide these children with better opportunities and a fresh start, Barnardos arranged for select groups to emigrate to countries such as Canada, where they could be given farmland, education, and a chance to build new lives. The boys in this photograph are likely among the fortunate few who were chosen for this opportunity. They are about to leave behind the familiar surroundings of their home in England and venture into the unknown, carrying with them only the essentials and the hope for a better future. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the vital role that charities and welfare services played in providing care and support for vulnerable children during a time when state-funded services were limited. The boys' journey west to Canada marked the beginning of a new chapter in their lives, filled with challenges and opportunities. This image stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of these young boys, and the compassionate efforts of organizations like Barnardos that worked tirelessly to improve the lives of children in need.
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