Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph, Seamen standing in front of the house - Findon, Kew
... thomas aubrey bowen..., belonging to Mrs Aubrey Bowen, widow of eye surgeon Thomas Aubrey..., belonging to Mrs Aubrey Bowen, widow of eye surgeon Thomas Aubrey ...
This house is probably "Findon", Studley Park in Kew, belonging to Mrs Aubrey Bowen, widow of eye surgeon Thomas Aubrey Bowen (1837-1893). She welcomed large groups of seamen (up to 125) for Boxing Day at least on three consecutive years in 1906, 1907, 1908.
Small monochrome photograph (faded) depicting outdoor gathering of seamen in front of a building with arches at one of the summer venues.findon, mrs aubrey bowen, thomas aubrey bowen, boxing day, kew, studley park