Hidden Lives Revealed. A virtual archive - children in care 1881-1981 * Image of handwritten text

Illness and disability

Photographs showing how the Society cared for children who were ill, and how children with disabilities were integrated into everyday life in the homes. There are 20 photos featured in this section.
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Therapy through play - a group of football players in the garden

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Title: Therapy through play - a group of football players in the garden
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The healing swimming pool at St Nicholas' Hospital

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Title: The healing swimming pool at St Nicholas' Hospital
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Invalids on the veranda

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Title: Invalids on the veranda
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Boys at St Martin's Orthopaedic Hospital

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Title: Boys at St Martin's Orthopaedic Hospital
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The Stoop Ward at St Nicholas' Home

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Title: The Stoop Ward at St Nicholas' Home
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Girls from St Nicholas' Home

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Title: Girls from St Nicholas' Home
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Children from St Nicholas' Home

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Title: Children from St Nicholas' Home
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Children from St Nicholas' Home

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Title: Children from St Nicholas' Home
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Sign of the times - supports for the disabled children

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Title: Sign of the times - supports for the disabled children
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The day before we left

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Title: The day before we left
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