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

Into the World

This section has 12 images showing people as they were after leaving care. Most of the photos show them in their work uniforms. Girls usually became domestic servants and boys often joined the armed forces.
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Ethel in maid's uniform

Ref: 505
Title: A girl about to leave the Home
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A girl in maid's clothing

Ref: 503
Title: A girl in maid's clothing
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'Old boy' in army uniform

Ref: 79
Title: 'Old boy' in army uniform
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Trainee sailors from HMS Ganges

Ref: 1601
Title: Trainee sailors from HMS Ganges
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Old boys of the Croydon Home

Ref: 1684
Title: Old boys of the Croydon Home
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Read a poem inspired by this photograph, from the Young Cultural Creators project

 Former foster child as a Life Guard in the Household Cavalry

Ref: WS15
Title: Former foster child as a Life Guard in the Household
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An 'old boy' in the Cheshire Regiment

Ref: WS41
Title: An 'old boy' in the Cheshire Regiment
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An 'old boy' in the Queen's Own Regiment

Ref: WS57
Title: An 'old boy' in the Queen's Own Regiment
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Former foster child as a drummer in the Coldstream Guards

Ref: WS63
Title: Former foster child as a drummer in the Coldstream Guards
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An 'old boy' in the 17th Lancers Regiment

Ref: WS95
Title: An 'old boy' in the 17th Lancers Regiment
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