The Ragged School

The Ragged School in London was a charitable organization that provided education and assistance to impoverished children in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The school was founded in 1844 by Thomas Barnardo, a philanthropist who was committed to improving the lives of children living in poverty.

The school was initially located in a rundown warehouse in the East End of London, where Barnardo and his colleagues provided basic education, food, and clothing to the children who attended. Over time, the school grew in size and popularity, and additional branches were opened throughout London and other cities in the United Kingdom. The Ragged School played a significant role in the social and educational history of London, providing opportunities for thousands of children who would otherwise have had little or no access to education. Today, the legacy of the Ragged School lives on, and the organization’s work has inspired many other charitable efforts aimed at improving the lives of disadvantaged children around the world.

Recommended Resources

• The Ragged School Museum (Website Link)
• Barnardo’s Charity Website: Our History (Website Link)

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