Waifs and strays. 'Waif' girl. Hidden Lives Revealed Print this page Close this window *
Sometimes specific individuals or organisations would sponsor one of the Society's children, by providing all the funding and clothing needed for their upkeep. Two of the girls in the Formby Home were maintained by the pupils of a nearby school (Blundellsands), who organised fundraising events for their benefit.
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Ref: XX19
Title: 'Waif' girl
Date: Around 1890
Location: Bristol
Creator: Unknown

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Sometimes specific individuals or organisations would sponsor one of the Society's children, by providing all the funding and clothing needed for their upkeep. Two of the girls in the Formby Home were maintained by the pupils of a nearby school (Blundellsands), who organised fundraising events for their benefit.

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