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Pishiobury Approved School, HertfordshireAerial view of the Approved School at Pishiobury, near Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire. A cricket match is taking place. Date: circa 1940s
Industrial School, Ashford, KentThe Kent County Industrial School (also knows as the Stanhope Industrial School) at Kingsnorth near Ashford in Kent opened in 1875 for 150 boys. After 1933 it became an Approved School
Industrial School, Buxton, near Norwich, NorfolkBoys and dog stand on the football pitch of the Buxton Industrial School near Norwich, Norfolk, established in 1855 to hold 100 boys. From 1933 it became Red House Farm Approved School
Court gowns by RevilleCourt gowns approved by King George V and Queen Mary for presentation at court in the year 1926. Designed by Reville of Hanover Square. Date: 1926
Ashwicke Hall, Marshfield, Gloucesterhire. From 1948, the premises served as St Josephs Approved School for Roman Catholic Girls
National Childrens Home (NCH) Milton School, FarnboroughBoys on the lawn at the Milton Industrial School run by the National Childrens Home (NCH) in Farnborough, Hampshire. In 1933, the establishment became Milton Approved School
Northumberland Village Homes for Girls, Whitley BayThe Northumberland Village Homes for Girls, Whitley Bay (or Whitley-on-Sea), was an industrial school established in 1879 for 140 girls. It became an Approved School in 1933
Industrial School, Harborne, BirminghamA man with umbrella at the gates of Harborne Industrial School, Balden Road, Birmingham, opened in 1902 to hold 150 boys. It later became Ansell School then after 1933 was the Tennal Approved School
Football Team, Standon Bridge Boys HomeFootball team at the Boys Farm Home, Standon Ridge, Eccleshall, Staffordshire. Run by the Waifs and Strays Society, the home operated as an Industrial School and later as an Approved School
Court Lees Approved School, South Godstone, Surrey. Chairman of Managers, Judge Cohen (left), and Headmaster, Denis Haydon
Court Lees Approved School, Art RoomCourt Lees Approved School, South Godstone, Surrey. The art room - art master William Marshall shows exhibits to deputy headmaster Roy Draycon
Castle Howard Reformatory Schoolhe Castle Howard Reformatory, Welburn, North Yorkshire, was established in 1855. Its chapel is at the right of the view. In 1933, it became an Approved School known as Castle Howard School for Boys
Standon Boys Farm Home, Eccleshall, StaffordshireBoys at play at the Standon Boys Farm Home, Eccleshall, Staffordshire. Run by the Waifs and Strays Society. The home operated as an Industrial School and later as an Approved School. Date: circa 1900
Cartoon, A Parcel of Old ------ Frightened at a... BillCartoon, A Parcel of Old ------ Frightened at a Nasty! Great! Ugly! Jew Bill. A satirical comment on the House of Lords rejection of the Jewish Disabilities Bill
Carlton Reformatory School Swimming BathThe swimming bath at the Reformatory for Boys, Carlton, near Bedford. The establishment later became Carlton Approved School. Date: circa 1926
Musket, Flintlock, . 75 In New Land PatternNew Land Pattern. 75 in Light Infantry musket, 1810 (c). Utilising the same lock and general characteristics of the Infantry Musket this weapon has a shorter, 39 in barrel
Approved School - GymBoys performing exercises in the gymnasium of an unidentified Approved School. Date: circa1945
Akbar Nautical Training School and Reformatory, Heswall, CheAerial view of the Nautical Training School, Heswall, Cheshire - also known as the Akbar Nautical School, having replaced the Training Ship Akbar in 1909
Springhead Park School for Girls, RothwellThe former Springhead Park Approved School for Intermediate Girls, Rothwell, Leeds, Yorkshire. The school opened in 1962 and could accommodate 24 girls aged between 14 and 16
Winton House, Winchester, Hampshire - GymnasiumBoys boxing, fencing and doing gymnastics in the gymnasium at Winton House, Winchester. Winton House was originally a private school, the premises later used as an Approved School. Date: Date unknown
Worship of BaalSome communities encountered by the Israelites in their wanderings worshipped Baal and other deities in high places; their lively ceremonies lured some from the approved ways
Reformatory School for Boys, Thorndon, SuffolkThe reformatory school for boys at Thorndon, near Eye in Suffolk, originally established in 1856. It was usually known as the Kerrison Reformatory, after one of its initiators, Sir Edward C Kerrison
Industrial School, Chelmsford, EssexThe Essex Industrial School on Rainsford Road, Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, Essex, certified in 1879 to hold 150 boys. In 1933 it became the Essex Home Approved School
Senior Girls Approved SchoolGirls in the garden of an unidentified Senior Girls Approved School. Date: circa 1945
Risley Hall Approved School, NottinghamshireExterior of Risley Hall Approved School at Risley, near Nottingham
Approved School - GardeningBoys digging with forks and spades in the garden of an unidentified Approved School. Date: circa1945
Standon Boys Farm Home, Eccleshall, StaffordshireBoys churning butter Standon Boys Farm Home, Eccleshall, Staffordshire. Run by the Waifs and Strays Society, the home operated as an Industrial School and later as an Approved School. Date: circa 1900
Tennal Approved School, Birmingham - ExercisesExercise routine by boys from the Tennal Approved School (formerly Harborne School), Birmingham Date: 1940s
Arnos Court Reformatory for Girls, BristolInmates and staff at Arnos Court Reformatory for Roman Catholic Girls in Bristol, opened in 1856. It was later known as St Josephs Reformatory, then in 1933 became St Josephs Approved School
Approved School UniformsBoys in uniform at an unidentified Approved School. Date: circa1945
Kingswood Reformatory Band, BristolBoys band in uniform with instruments at the Kingswood Reformatory near Bristol, opened in 1854. After 1933 it became an Approved School known as the Kingswood Training School for Boys
Mayford Industrial School, SurreyA view of the Mayford Industrial School, near Woking, Surrey, later Mayford Approved School. Date: circa 1912
Brochure page, Oldsmobile service, terms and accessoriesBrochure page, Oldsmobile cars, giving details of service, payment terms and approved accessories. Date: 1930s
Werrington Approved School, Staffordshire - PotterA boy in the pottery workshop at the Werrington Approved School, Staffordshire Date: circa 1937
Tennal Approved School, Birmingham - Choosing ClothesA boy about to leave the Tennal Approved School (formerly Harborne School), Birmingham, chooses new clothes to take with him. Date: 1940s
Tennal Approved School, Birmingham - bedtime storyThe Headmaster of the Tennal Approved School (formerly Harborne School), Birmingham, reads the inmates a bedtime story over the loudspeaker system in the dormitories. Date: 1940s
Tennal Approved School, Birmingham - HarvestingBoys from Tennal Approved School (formerly Harborne School), Birmingham, harvesting a crop they have grown Date: 1940s
Tennal Approved School, Birmingham - Holiday at RhylStaff and inmates of the Tennal Approved School (formerly Harborne School), Birmingham, on holiday at Rhyl Date: 1940s
Tennal Approved School, Birmingham - GreenhouseBoys from Tennal Approved School (formerly Harborne School), Birmingham, at work in a greenhouse Date: 1940s
Tennal Approved School, Birmingham - CampingBoy scout troop from the Tennal Approved School (formerly Harborne School), Birmingham, on a camping expedition Date: 1940s
Tennal Approved School, Birmingham - Feeding HensBoys from Tennal Approved School (formerly Harborne School), Birmingham, feeding hens Date: 1940s
Tennal Approved School, Birmingham - Cadet CorpsThe cadet corps on parade at the Tennal Approved School (formerly Harborne School), Birmingham Date: 1940s
Tennal Approved School, Birmingham - RabbitsBoys at the Tennal Approved School (formerly Harborne School), Birmingham, farming Angora rabbits. Date: 1940s
Tennal Approved School, Birmingham - BoxingA boxing match at the Tennal Approved School (formerly Harborne School), Birmingham Date: 1940s
Northcotts Approved School, Walthamstow - Puppet theatreSmartly dressed boys from Northcotts Approved School, Walthamstow, with the puppet theatre they have constructed. Date: circa 1937
London Magdalen Hospital - ShakespeareApproved School inmates of the London Magdalen Hospital performing scenes from Shakespeare Date: circa 1937
Liverpool Farm School metal-workersAs part of their metal work training, Approved School inmates from the Liverpool Farm School inspect an aeroplane engine. Date: circa 1937
St Marys Home Industrial School, Buxted, SurreySt Marys Home Industrial School, later an Approved School, at Buxted, Surrey. Date: circa 1916