The Golden Bridge Child Migration from Scotland to Canada 1869–1939

Barnardo’s home child on farm placement

It was common for home children, especially boys, to be sent to farms as labourers. This home child is unloading wooden rails from a horse drawn wagon. Picture taken by W W Hind Smith (a member of Barnardo’s Council) whilst accompanying the Canadian party of June and July 1912.

Date: 1912
Contributor: Barnardo’s
Creator: W W Hind Smith
Rights: © Barnardo’s
Identifier: SLXBAR07005, Barnardo’s ref: ARC0457A

Barnardo’s Images

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