Sisters at St Gabriels Home for Girls, Kettering
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Sisters at St Gabriels Home for Girls, Kettering
A portrait of two young sisters, both residents of St Gabriels Home for Girls, The Broadway, Kettering. The home was opened in 1905 by the Waifs and Strays Society. Date: 1920s
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Media ID 14133975
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Broadway Gabriels Kettering Opened Residents Sisters Strays Waifs
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This evocative portrait captures the tender bond between two young sisters, both residents of St. Gabriels Home for Girls in Kettering during the 1920s. Established in 1905 by the Waifs and Strays Society, St. Gabriels Home provided a safe and nurturing environment for girls who were orphaned, abandoned, or otherwise in need of care. The sisters in this photograph, with their bright eyes and hopeful expressions, embody the resilience and determination of the countless children who passed through the homes doors. The Waifs and Strays Society, founded in 1883, was a leading British charity dedicated to the relief of destitute and neglected children. With the opening of St. Gabriels Home for Girls in Kettering, the Society expanded its reach to include the care of girls in addition to boys. The home, located on The Broadway, offered a range of services including education, vocational training, and emotional support. The 1920s were a period of significant change for St. Gabriels Home, as well as for society as a whole. The interwar years saw the implementation of new welfare policies and the growth of a more compassionate approach to childcare. Despite these advancements, the need for homes like St. Gabriels remained pressing, and the Sisters of the Holy Cross, who ran the home, continued to provide essential care and support to countless girls in need. This poignant portrait serves as a poignant reminder of the history and importance of institutions like St. Gabriels Home for Girls, which played a vital role in shaping the lives of countless children during a time of great social and economic upheaval.
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