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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An 'old boy' in the 17th Lancers Regiment

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Title: An 'old boy' in the 17th Lancers Regiment
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An 'old boy' in the 1st Seaforths Regiment

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Title: An 'old boy' in the 1st Seaforths Regiment
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