Waifs and Strays Home, Brighton - Oranges and Lemons
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Waifs and Strays Home, Brighton - Oranges and Lemons
Children play oranges and lemons at the Waifs and Strays Society Home, Egremont Place, Brighton. Date: circa 1900
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Media ID 14308280
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Brighton Egremont Lemons Oranges Strays Waifs
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the spirit of play and innocence among the children residing at the Waifs and Strays Society Home in Egremont Place, Brighton, around the turn of the 20th century. The Waifs and Strays Society was a charitable organization that provided shelter, education, and care for destitute, abandoned, and orphaned children in England. In this image, the children are seen engaged in a game of 'Oranges and Lemons,' a traditional English rhyme and hand clapping game. The rhyme, which dates back to at least the 18th century, involves the children clapping hands and calling out the names of various fruits and bells, creating a lively and rhythmic atmosphere. The children's joyous expressions and the vibrant oranges and lemons scattered around them serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of play and companionship, especially for those who have faced hardships in their young lives. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the past, providing a poignant and enduring image of childhood, resilience, and the power of community to bring hope and happiness to those in need.
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