Miss Ellen Bilbrough
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Miss Ellen Bilbrough
Ellen Bilbrough, an assistant of childrens emigration promoter Annie Macpherson, went to Canada to run the Marchmont House distribution home at Belleville, Ontario. Date: circa 1910
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© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Annie Assistant Belleville Distribution Ellen Emigration Macpherson Ontario Orphan Orphanage Orphans Promoter Welfare Childrens Marchmont
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This evocative photograph captures Miss Ellen Bilbrough, an assistant to the renowned children's emigration promoter Annie Macpherson, at the Marchmont House distribution home in Belleville, Ontario, circa 1910. The image shows Miss Bilbrough tenderly holding the hand of a young child, surrounded by other curious and hopeful orphans. During this period, Annie Macpherson's organization, the Children's Emigration Homes and Colonies, played a significant role in the welfare of orphaned and destitute children in the United Kingdom. With the aim of providing a better future for these children, Macpherson facilitated their emigration to Canada, Australia, and other British colonies. Miss Bilbrough was one of the dedicated individuals who helped run the Marchmont House distribution home in Belleville, Ontario. This home served as a crucial stepping stone for the children, providing them with essential care, education, and a new beginning in a foreign land. The children in the photograph, dressed in their best clothes, exude a sense of excitement and anticipation as they prepare for their journey to a new life. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the historical efforts to improve the lives of orphaned and destitute children, allowing us to reflect on the importance of care, compassion, and the power of a fresh start.
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