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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Do you like my hat?

Ref: WS170
Title: Do you like my hat?
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One of the schoolrooms, St Nicholas' Home

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Title: One of the schoolrooms, St Nicholas' Home
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Group photo - St Nicholas' Home

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Title: Group photo - St Nicholas' Home
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Outdoor ward

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Title: Outdoor ward
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Read a story inspired by this photograph, from the Young Cultural Creators project

Senior girls with their teacher

Ref: 71
Title: Senior girls with their teacher
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Boys' ward dormitory

Ref: 77
Title: Boys' ward dormitory
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Group photo - St Nicholas' Girls

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Title: Group photo - St Nicholas' Girls
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Children outdoors in a cot

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Title: Children outdoors in a cot
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A cricketer

Ref: 1710
Title: A cricketer
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Read a poem inspired by this photograph, from the Young Cultural Creators project

Cricket at St Martin's Orthopaedic Hospital

Ref: 74
Title: Cricket at St Martin's Orthopaedic Hospital
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