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The Park Hospital, Hither Green, LondonKitchens of the Park Hospital, Hither Green, south east London. Uniformed staff cook food on a large range. The only man present operates a large mincing machine
Training Ship Exmouth, flag signalling drillUniformed boys on the deck of the Training Ship Exmouth learning flag signalling. The Exmouth, moored off Grays in Essex, was used by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as a naval training establishment
Woolwich Union Golden Leigh Homes, PlumsteadThe Woolwich Unions " Golden Leigh" cottage homes at Bostall Heath, Plumstead, south east London, erected in 1899 to house pauper children away from the workhouse
Training Ship Exmouth, gun crewUniformed boys on the deck of the Training Ship Exmouth in formation as a gun crew, pulling a gun carriage. The Exmouth, moored off Grays in Essex
Boys Eating, Training Ship, Exmouth, Grays, EssexBoys eating buns on the Training Ship Exmouth, operated from 1876 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board on the Thames off Grays, Essex
Edward Prince of Wales visiting Training Ship ExmouthHRH Edward, Prince of Wales, visiting the Training Ship Exmouth on the occasion of its golden jubilee in 1926. The ship was operated by the Metropolitan Asylums Board on the River Thames off Grays
Western Hospital, Fulham, south west LondonPart of the Western Fever Hospital, which was opened in 1877 on Seagrave Road, Fulham, south west London. It was the fourth such hospital to be erected by the Metropolitan Asylums Board which in 1869
MAB Headquarters, Carmelite Street, LondonHeadquarters of the Metropolitan Asylums Board at the corner of Carmelite Street on the Victoria Embankment, Central London
MAB Early Motor Ambulance, LondonA driver at the wheel of one of the first motor ambulances to be operated by Londons Metropolitan Asylums Board in around 1905
MAB Ambulance Interior, LondonInterior of one of the ambulances operated by Londons Metropolitan Asylums Board in around 1930, showing a patient lying on a bed and a nurse sitting at his side
Children at Queen Marys Childrens Hospital, CarshaltonChildren in the hot water bathing pool at the Queen Marys Childrens Hospital, Carshalton, Surrey. The hospital was opened in 1908 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board
Millfield Seaside Home, Littlehampton, SussexChildren and nurses outside the Millfield Seaside Home at Rustington, Littlehampton, Sussex. The Home was opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 as a seaside sanatorium for children
King George V Sanatorium, Godalming, SurreyAerial view of the 230-bed King George V Sanatorium between Milford and Hydestile near Godalming in Surrey. It was established in 1922 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as part of their expanding
Park Hospital, Hither Green, south east LondonA view of the Park Hospital, Hither Green, south east London. The Park was one of the fever hospitals opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board between 1870
Lower Southern Hospital, Gore Farm, Dartford, KentThe Lower Southern Hospital at Gore Farm, near Dartford, Kent, during its First World War use as a military hospital. The hospital was set up in 1883 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board for smallpox
Sea bathing at Millfield Seaside Home, Littlehampton, SussexSea bathing at the Millfield Seaside Home at Rustington, Littlehampton, Sussex. The Home was opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 as a seaside sanatorium for children suffering
Orchard Convalescent Hospital, Dartford, KentThe Orchard Convalescent Hospital at Long Reach, near Dartford, Kent, during its First World War deployment as a military hospital for overseas troops, mainly Australians
MAB Ambulance, LondonOne of the ambulances operated by Londons Metropolitan Asylums Board in around 1930. At that date, the MAB was the largest user of civil ambulance services in the world with a fleet of 150 vehicles
South Western Fever Hospital, Stockwell, South LondonA porter at the entrance to the South Western Fever Hospital, opened in 1871 on Landor Road, Stockwell, South London. With facilities for fever and smallpox patients
Leavesden Asylum, HertfordshireMale attendants in a ward at the Asylum for Imbeciles opened in 1870 at Leavesden near Abbots Langley in Hertfordshire. The Asylum, with its twin at Caterham
Sun Platform at Princess Marys Hospital, Margate, KentChildren being treated on a sun platform at the Princess Marys Hospital, Wilderness Road, Margate, Kent. The site, originally known as Eastcliff House
MAB First AmbulanceSide view of one of the first ambulances to be operated by Londons Metropolitan Asylums Board in the 1880s for transporting fever and smallpox patients to and from the Boards hospitals
Downs Schools, Sutton, SurreyThe Downs Schools on Banstead Road, Sutton, Surrey, acquired by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1902 for treating children with ringworm
Mattress Making, Darenth Training Colony, KentMattress making at the Darenth Training Colony near Dartford in Kent. The colony, for adult mental defectives, was set up by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 as an addition to the existing
Northern Hospital, Winchmore Hill, Enfield, MiddlesexA uniformed porter at the gate of the Northern Hospital at Winchmore Hill, Enfield, Middlesex. Just inside are a horse and carriage and a horse and cart
Girl Guides, Darenth Training Colony, KentGirl Guides at the Darenth Training Colony near Dartford in Kent. The colony, for adult mental defectives, was set up by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 as an addition to the existing Darenth
Refugees making Munitions Cases, Earls Court, LondonFirst World War refugees making munitions cases at the camp set up by the Metropolitan Asylums Board at Earls Court, West London
Milking, Darenth Training Colony, KentMilking parlour at the Darenth Training Colony near Dartford in Kent. The colony, for adult mental defectives, was set up by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 as an addition to the existing
Darenth Asylum Schools, Dartford, KentThe Darenth Schools, near Dartford in Kent, were opened in 1878 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as a residential institution for imbecile children from London
Sewing Class, Darenth Training Colony, KentSewing class at the Darenth Training Colony near Dartford in Kent. The colony, for adult mental defectives, was set up by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 as an addition to the existing Darenth
Brook Hospital, Shooters Hill, south east LondonA distant view of the Brook Hospital, Shooters Hill, south east London. The Brook was one of the fever hospitals opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board between 1870
Wartime Beds at Earls Court, West LondonA First World War refugee camp for Belgian refugees at Earls Court. Around one thousand beds in the Queens Palace were provided by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1914
Wartime Schoolroom for Refugee Children, Earls CourtA schoolroom for the children of refugees set up by the Metropolitan Asylums Board at Earls Court, West London, during the First World War
Printing Shop, Darenth Training Colony, KentPrinting shop at the Darenth Training Colony near Dartford in Kent. The colony, for adult mental defectives, was set up by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 as an addition to the existing
Wartime Nursery for refugee children, Earls Court, LondonA nursery for the children of refugees set up by the Metropolitan Asylums Board at Earls Court during the First World War
Downs Childrens Hospital, Sutton, SurreyAerial view of the Downs Childrens Hospital on Banstead Road, Sutton, Surrey, originally opened in 1883 as part of the South Metropolitan District School for pauper children
Lunatic AsylumLA SALPETRIERE Asylum founded in 1656, used especially for female patients, and later noted for the studies of hysteria by Charcot and others
Twin Steam-Ship Castalia, August 1875Engraving of the twin-hulled, paddle steamer Castalia, leaving Dover for Calais, August 1875. Built in 1874 for the English Channel Steamship Company
Foundling ToddlersToddlers playing outdoors at the Foundling Hospital site in Guildford Street, London
Foundlings at PlayChildren playing outdoors in the sunshine at the Foundling Hospital, Guildford Street, London
Orphanage Boy & PuppetA boy in an orphanage plays with a marionette
Mettray / General ViewBirds eye view of the Agricultural Colony at Mettray, France, where street children are taught farming and occupational skills
Ashley down OrphanageGirls playing in the field adjoining the orphanage at Ashley Down, near Bristol
Asylum Dining HallThe dining room of the Asylum, or House of Refuge, at Lambeth, for the reception of friendless and deserted girls
Broadmoor AsylumBroadmoor, near Sandhurst, Berkshire
Colney HatchEntertainment for the patients at the Middlesex Lunatic Asylum, Colney Hatch
Barnardo Girls IroningBarnardo girls learning domestic skills at Dr Barnardos Girls Village Home, Barkingside (on the outskirts of London)
Barnardo ChildrenBarnardo children - rescued from the streets and cared for in Dr Barnardos homes