St Marys Waifs and Strays Home, Felixstowe - Girls at Beach
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St Marys Waifs and Strays Home, Felixstowe - Girls at Beach
St Marys Waifs and Strays Home, Felixstowe. Girls from the home are at an area just above the beach. Several bathing machines can be seen. The pier (left) was one of the longest in the country
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Media ID 14228597
© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Area Bathing Felixstowe Longest Machines Orphan Orphanage Orphans Pier Several Strays Waifs Welfare Childrens
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at St Mary's Waifs and Strays Home in Felixstowe, England, during the late 19th or early 20th century. The image shows a group of girls from the home, dressed in their best, gathered at an area just above the beach. The girls appear to be enjoying a day out, with several bathing machines visible in the background, ready to transport them down to the water's edge. The pier, one of the longest in the country, can be seen in the distance, adding to the sense of excitement and adventure. St Mary's Waifs and Strays Home was an orphanage and children's home that provided care and education for children in need. The home, which was established in 1875, aimed to provide a safe and nurturing environment for orphans, waifs, and strays. The girls in this photograph likely came from difficult backgrounds, and the day at the beach would have been a rare treat for them. The bathing machines, which were popular in the Victorian era, allowed people to bathe in private, as they could change into their swimming costumes in the machine before making their way down to the water. The girls in this photograph seem to be eagerly anticipating their turn to use the machines and make a splash in the sea. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the history and importance of children's homes and welfare organizations, which have played a vital role in providing care and support for vulnerable children throughout history.
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