North and East London Ragged Schools

The North and East London Ragged Schools were charitable organizations established in the 19th century to provide free education and basic needs to impoverished children. During a time when many kids couldn’t afford school, these schools offered learning, clothing, and shelter to help improve their lives. They aimed to address social inequalities and gave children from neglected backgrounds a chance for a better future through education and community support. These schools played a significant role in the broader movement to improve child welfare and access to learning in Victorian-era London.