National Childrens Home, Harpenden - Shoemaking
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National Childrens Home, Harpenden - Shoemaking
Boys making and repairing shoes and boots at the National Childrens Home (NCH), Harpenden. Date: Date unknown
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Media ID 14308252
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Boots Date Harpenden Repairing Shoes Unknown
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures a moment in time at the National Children's Home (NCH) in Harpenden, where young boys are deeply engrossed in the art of shoemaking. The image, taken at an unknown date, showcases the boys meticulously crafting and repairing shoes and boots with focused determination. The National Children's Home was a charitable institution that provided care, education, and training to orphaned, abandoned, and neglected children. The boys in the photograph are seated at long tables, each with a pair of shoes or boots in front of them. Their faces are a mix of concentration and joy as they work, some using hammers and nails, others stitching with thread and needles. The room is filled with the sounds of hammering and the soft hum of conversation, creating an atmosphere of camaraderie and productivity. Shoemaking was just one of many trades taught at the National Children's Home, which aimed to equip its residents with practical skills that would help them become self-sufficient and independent adults. The boys in this photograph are not only learning a valuable trade but also gaining a sense of pride and accomplishment from their work. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the important role that charitable institutions like the National Children's Home played in providing care, education, and opportunities for children in need. It also highlights the resilience and determination of these young boys, who, despite their circumstances, were able to find joy and purpose in their daily tasks.
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