Liverpool Cottage Homes, Wavertree
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Liverpool Cottage Homes, Wavertree
A general view of the Liverpool Vestrys Cottage Homes at Olive Mount, Wavertree. The homes were erected in 1898 to house pauper children away from the workhouse. A horse and cart stands at the centre of the scene. Date: 1906
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1898 Cottage Erected Homes Liverpool Mount Olive Pauper Stands Wavertree Workhouse
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This evocative photograph captures the Liverpool Vestries Cottage Homes at Olive Mount, Wavertree, as they appeared in 1906. The image offers a general view of the picturesque yet modest row of cottages, which were erected in 1898 to provide housing for pauper children, keeping them away from the stigmatized workhouse environment. The serene scene is contrasted by the presence of a horse and cart at its centre, adding a sense of industry and activity to the otherwise tranquil image. The Liverpool Vestries Cottage Homes were a significant social welfare initiative of the time, designed to improve the living conditions of the city's most vulnerable population. The homes were built to accommodate orphaned, abandoned, or destitute children, offering them a semblance of a family environment and a chance at a better future. The year 1906 marked a time when such initiatives were becoming increasingly common in urban areas, as the Victorian era drew to a close and the focus on social reform gained momentum. The Liverpool Vestries Cottage Homes at Olive Mount, Wavertree, stand as a testament to the compassionate efforts of the community to provide care and support to those in need. The photograph's composition invites the viewer to imagine the daily life of the children who once called these cottages their home. The horse and cart, with its loaded cargo, may have been a familiar sight, bringing supplies or taking the children on outings to nearby parks or markets. The image offers a glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the history and social context of these once cherished and vital institutions.
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