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Sanatorium at Grooms Crippleage, Clacton, Essex
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Sanatorium at Grooms Crippleage, Clacton, Essex
The sanatorium and holiday home of John Grooms Orphanage and Crippleage at Clacton-on-Sea. Groom, a London engraver and evangelical preacher, was concerned for poor and often disabled flower-sellers and in 1866 set up the Watercress and Flower Girls? Christian Mission, later based at Hendon and Clacton. Date: Date unknown
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1866 Based Clacton Concerned Crippleage Disabled Engraver Evangelical Groom Grooms Hendon Mission Orphanage Poor Preacher Sanatorium Sellers Watercress
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This evocative photograph captures the serene and picturesque Sanatorium at Grooms Orphanage and Crippleage in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. The sanatorium and holiday home were established by John Grooms, a compassionate London engraver and evangelical preacher, in 1866. Grooms was deeply concerned for the welfare of poor and often disabled flower-sellers in the city, and founded the Watercress and Flower Girls' Christian Mission to provide them with a respite from their hardships. The Sanatorium at Clacton-on-Sea became an essential part of the mission, offering a peaceful retreat for its residents. The idyllic setting by the sea allowed them to enjoy the fresh air and the therapeutic benefits of the natural environment. The orphanage and crippleage provided a safe and nurturing space for those in need, offering them a sense of community and support. John Grooms was a visionary figure, using his resources and influence to make a positive impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable members of society. His legacy lives on through the continued work of the Watercress and Flower Girls' Christian Mission, which has evolved to support people with disabilities and other disadvantages in various ways. The exact date of this photograph is unknown, but it captures the essence of a bygone era, when compassionate individuals like John Grooms made a difference in the lives of countless people. The Sanatorium at Grooms Orphanage and Crippleage stands as a testament to his enduring legacy and the power of human kindness.
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