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Barnardos Collection

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardo Evacuees at Comlongon Castle, Dumfries

Barnardo Evacuees at Comlongon Castle, Dumfries
A group of Barnardos sit on a wall at Comlongon Castle, Dumfries. The property was used a an evacuation home during the Second World War. Date: circa 1942

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Girls Village Home, Barkingside, Essex

Barnardos Girls Village Home, Barkingside, Essex
A general view of the childrens cottages at Barnardos Girls Village Home, Barkingside, Essex. Girls sit on benches while a nurse pushes a pram. Date: early 1900s

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Castle Milk, Lockerbie

Castle Milk, Lockerbie
Castle Milk, near Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire. The house was one of several in the area used by Barnardos as an evacuation home during the Second World War

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Ravelrig Barnardos Home, Balerno, Edinburgh

Ravelrig Barnardos Home, Balerno, Edinburgh
A view of the Ravelrig Barnardos Home, Balerno, near Edinburgh

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Dr Barnardos Home, Barkingside - aerial view

Dr Barnardos Home, Barkingside - aerial view
An aerial view of Dr Barnardos Village Home for Girls at Barkingside in Essex. The home was established on the cottage homes principle

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Home, The Marfords, Bromborough

Barnardos Home, The Marfords, Bromborough
A view of the Marfords, a Barnardos Home at Bromborough, Cheshire. The building is decorated with bunting. Date: circa 1938

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Children emigrating to Canada

Barnardos Children emigrating to Canada
Two hundred and fifty boys and girls from Dr. Barnardos Home at Riverside Station, Liverpool on their way to Canada. So many Barnardos children emigrated to Canada that one in eleven Canadians today

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Stepney Causeway - Home & Hospital

Barnardos Stepney Causeway - Home & Hospital
A view across railway lines of the Barnardos Boys Home (left) and Hospital, Stepney Causeway, East London. Date: early 1900s

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Babies Castle, Barnardos Home, Hawkhurst, Kent

Babies Castle, Barnardos Home, Hawkhurst, Kent
Children and nurses at Dr Barnardos Babies Castle at Hawkhurst, Kent. The home was opened in 1884 for the reception of babies. Date: Date unknown

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Fire Drill, Woodford Bridge

Barnardos Fire Drill, Woodford Bridge
A boy is carried down a ladder during a fire drill at the Barnardos boys home at Woodford Bridge, Essex. Date: Date unknown

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Dr. Thomas John Barnardo Victorian period

Dr. Thomas John Barnardo Victorian period

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos poster

Barnardos poster

Background imageBarnardos Collection: A Dr Barnardos Home

A Dr Barnardos Home

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardo's Home, Scarborough

Barnardo's Home, Scarborough
The Barnardo's Home for girls at Cliff Bridge Terrace, Scarborough, opened in 1907

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardo's Mittendorff House Epsom Home At East

Barnardo's Mittendorff House Epsom Home At East
Barnardo's, Mittendorff, House, Epsom, Home, at, East, Street, children's, homes, childrens, care, welfare, social, accomodation, , 13797844

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardo's Kindergarten

Barnardo's Kindergarten
Interior of an unidentified Barnardo's kindergarten. A large abacus stands at the centre. Date: circa 1908

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Playground at Barnardo's Girls Home, Barkingside

Playground at Barnardo's Girls Home, Barkingside
Playground at Barnardo's Home, Barkingside, Essex. Date: Early 1900s

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Advert, Dr Barnardo's Homes, Help Urgently Needed

Advert, Dr Barnardo's Homes, Help Urgently Needed - comical cats, by Louis Wain Date: 1914

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Scene from the annual celebrations of Dr. Barnardo's Homes in The Royal Albert Hall

Scene from the annual celebrations of Dr. Barnardo's Homes in The Royal Albert Hall. Here in the Training Housewives display, the young women demonstrate laundry work

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Scarlet Fever at Barnardos Home

Scarlet Fever at Barnardos Home
A card published by the Barnardos Girls Village Home at Barkingside, Essex, extolling the success of its infection limitation during an outbreak of scarlet fever. Date: 1914

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardo s, Barkingside - Brownies with Lady Baden Powell

Barnardo s, Barkingside - Brownies with Lady Baden Powell
The Brownie Pack at Barnardos Girls Village Home, Barkingside, with Lady Baden Powell. Date: 1930s

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos William Baker Technical School - Wheelwrights

Barnardos William Baker Technical School - Wheelwrights
Boys making cartwheels in the wheelwrights workshop at Barnardos William Baker Technical School (also known as Goldings ), near Hertford. Date: early 1900s

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Carter Home, Clapham

Barnardos Carter Home, Clapham
The Carter Home for Destitute Boys opened by Barnardos in 1870 on the High Street, Clapham. Date: circa 1907

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Boys with Rev WJ Mayers

Barnardos Boys with Rev WJ Mayers
Musical performers from Barnardos homes, accompanied by the Rev. W.J. Mayers. Date: circa 1910

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Sheet Metal Workers, William Baker Technical School, Hertfor

Sheet Metal Workers, William Baker Technical School, Hertfor
Boys at their work benches in the sheet metal workshop at the William Baker Technical School, Hertford, run by Barnardo s. Date: Date unknown

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Power House, William Baker Technical School, Hertford

Power House, William Baker Technical School, Hertford
The engine in the Power House at the William Baker Technical School, Hertford, run by Barnardo s. Date: Date unknown

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Home, Shrewsbury - Haircuts

Barnardos Home, Shrewsbury - Haircuts
The gardener at the Barnardos Home at Shrewsbury doubled as a barber when the children needed their hair trimming

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos William Baker Training School ( Goldings ), Hertf

Barnardos William Baker Training School ( Goldings ), Hertf
Boys in the printing department at Barnardos William Baker Training School (also known as Goldings ), near Hertford

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Baby Bertie, The Barnardo Sunshine Baby

Baby Bertie, The Barnardo Sunshine Baby -- see how hes grown! Postcard issued by Dr Barnardos Homes charity, looking after orphaned children. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Advert for Dr. Barnardos Homes 1922

Advert for Dr. Barnardos Homes 1922
94, 000 children have been rescued by Dr. Barnardos Homes. Help to give Happy Christmas by sending money. Date: 1922

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Watts Naval Training School, Dereham - Barnardos Home

Watts Naval Training School, Dereham - Barnardos Home
circa 1910s

Background imageBarnardos Collection: The Duchess of York given a teddy by Dr. Barnardos children

The Duchess of York given a teddy by Dr. Barnardos children
The Duchess of York (1900-2002) (later Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) given a large teddy bear for the infant Princess Elizabeth (the future Queen Elizabeth II) by the small children from the Dr

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Prince Albert lays foundation stone - Nautical School

Prince Albert lays foundation stone - Nautical School
May 1919 - prince Albert (later King George VI 1895-1952) lays the foundation stone for a new Nautical School at Poole, Dorset

Background imageBarnardos Collection: National Waifs Association 1900

National Waifs Association 1900
National Waifs Association for destitute boys in Stepney Causeway, London. Photograph showing Dr. Barnardos giving boys a chance to learn a trade in blacksmithing. Date: 1900

Background imageBarnardos Collection: DR BARNARDO HOME

DR BARNARDO HOME
A view of the entrance to Dr. Barnardos, with two children on the street outside. Date: 1886

Background imageBarnardos Collection: STREET ARABS / EGG IN CAP

STREET ARABS / EGG IN CAP
Three street boys play a game of Egg in the Cap: An egg is thrown into a cap, the owner of which must attempt to strike one of his fellow players as they flee Date: late 19th century

Background imageBarnardos Collection: BOY APPRENTICES, 2 OF 3

BOY APPRENTICES, 2 OF 3
Boys learning the wheelwrights trade at Dr Barnardos Boys Home, Stepney (London) 2 of 3 pictures Date: circa 1890

Background imageBarnardos Collection: BOY APPRENTICES, 3 OF 3

BOY APPRENTICES, 3 OF 3
Boys learning the wheelwrights trade at Dr Barnardos Boys Home, Stepney (London) 3 of 3 pictures Date: circa 1890

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Dr Barnardos Homes, Girls Model Village, Barkingside Essex

Dr Barnardos Homes, Girls Model Village, Barkingside Essex
Dr Barnardos Homes - Girls Model Village, Barkingside, Essex. Date: 1948

Background imageBarnardos Collection: WW2 Evacuation of Barnardos Children

WW2 Evacuation of Barnardos Children
Girls from Barnardo homes in London area at Paddington station in a pre-war evacuation operation in September 1938. Date: 1938

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Coltness House, near Wishaw, Lanarkshire

Coltness House, near Wishaw, Lanarkshire, where a Barnardos home for physically disabled children was opened in 1953. Date: circa 1906

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos William Baker Technical School, Hertford

Barnardos William Baker Technical School, Hertford
Boys seated in the dining hall of the William Baker Technical School, near Hertford. The School, also known as Goldings, was run by Barnardo s

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Boys Garden City, Woodford Bridge - Boys

Barnardos Boys Garden City, Woodford Bridge - Boys
Barnardos Boys Garden City, Woodford Bridge, Essex. Some of the boys. Date: 1930s

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Agra House Home for Incurables, Tunbridge Wells

Agra House Home for Incurables, Tunbridge Wells
Barnardos Agra House home for Incurables as physically disabled children were described, at Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Watts Naval Training School, Elmham, Norfolk

Barnardos Watts Naval Training School, Elmham, Norfolk
" Barnardos Watts Naval Training School, Elmham, Norfolk. Boys and staff pose with their training ship the " George L Munro". Field guns also appear."

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos child Michael born with one hand

Barnardos child Michael born with one hand
A photograph of Michael, born with one hand and being cared for by Barnardo s. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos barefoot Street Arab

Barnardos barefoot Street Arab
A typical Barnardos promotional photograph of a barefoot Street Arab whom the organisation had rescued

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Stapleton Towers, Annan

Stapleton Towers, Annan
Stapleton Towers, near Annan, Dumfriesshire, was one of the wartime evacuation centres that Barnardos established in large country houses in Scotland. Date: circa 1923

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Waif with suitcase

Barnardos Waif with suitcase
A typical Barnardos promotional photograph of a waif in rags whom the organisation had rescued

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Girls Village Home, Barkingside - Queen Victoria

Barnardos Girls Village Home, Barkingside - Queen Victoria
Barnardos Girls Village Home, Barkingside. Queen Victoria House was originally used as a receiving home for new arrivals but later became a training home for girls emigrating to Canada or Australia

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Card Promoting Emigration

Barnardos Card Promoting Emigration
One of a series of cards issued by Barnardos promoting its emigration of children to Canada

Background imageBarnardos Collection: London Barnardos Boys Recruiting

London Barnardos Boys Recruiting
First World War card showing former Barnardos boys who had enlisted in the forces. Perhaps linked to War Office recruitment efforts. Date: circa 1917

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Church Parade, Barnardos Watts Naval Training School, Elmha

Church Parade, Barnardos Watts Naval Training School, Elmha
Barnardos Watts Naval Training School, Elmham, Norfolk. Uniformed boys and staff lined up led by small brass and drum band. Date: early 1900s

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos before-and-after promotional card reverse side

Barnardos before-and-after promotional card reverse side
Reverse side of a series of promotional before-and-after cards issued by Barnardo s. (See also the card fronts elsewhere in this collection.) Date: circa 1880s

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos before-and-after promotional card No. 6

Barnardos before-and-after promotional card No. 6
Oneof promotional before-and-after cards from Barnardo s. No.6 is captioned I m in work now, you know. (See also images in this collection for corresponding before card)

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Tailors Department, Barnardos Stepney Causeway, East Londo

Tailors Department, Barnardos Stepney Causeway, East Londo
Trainee tailors sew by hand or with sewing machine at Barnardos Boys Home, Stepney Causeway, East London. Date: early 1900s

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos before-and-after promotional card No. 5

Barnardos before-and-after promotional card No. 5
One of a series of promotional before-and-after cards from Barnardo s. No.5 is captioned I ve got no work to do. (See also images in this collection for corresponding after card)

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardo Waif Saturday, Birmingham

Barnardo Waif Saturday, Birmingham
A well-dressed woman and two children collect money at a Barnardos fund-raising Waif Saturday held in the Birmingham area. A railway station entrance is nearby. Date: 1906

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Emigrants in Canada

Barnardos Emigrants in Canada
Promotional card of a home in Canada where one of Barnardos child emigrants grew up. Barnardos began sending children to Canada in 1872. Date: circa 1914

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Contrast Card advertising new Woodford Bridge H

Barnardos Contrast Card advertising new Woodford Bridge H
Barnardos promotional postcard for the move from its East London premises to the new Boys Garden City home at Woodford Bridge, Essex. Date: circa 1912

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Girls Village Home, Barkingside - Watts Sanatori

Barnardos Girls Village Home, Barkingside - Watts Sanatori
The Watts Sanatorium at Barnardos Girls Village Home, Barkingside, Essex. Date: early 1900s

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Dr Barnardos Boys - Musical Drill

Dr Barnardos Boys - Musical Drill
A group of uniformed boys from an unnamed Barnardos home hold cymbals and tambourines, used to carry out a musical drill

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Girls Village Home, Barkingside - Royal Birthday

Barnardos Girls Village Home, Barkingside - Royal Birthday
Children at Barnardos Girls Village Home at Barkingside enjoy part of her birthday cake donated by HRH Princess Elizabeth. Date: 1936

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Boys Garden City - John Capel Hanbury Hospital

Barnardos Boys Garden City - John Capel Hanbury Hospital
Barnardos Boys Garden City, Woodford Bridge, Essex. A ward in the homes John Capel Hanbury Hospital. Date: 1930s

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Watts Nautical Training School, Dereham - Boy & S

Barnardos Watts Nautical Training School, Dereham - Boy & S
Barnardos Watts Nautical Training School, Dereham. One of the boys demonstrates the use of a sextant

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Home, Stepney, London - Her Majestys Hospital

Barnardos Home, Stepney, London - Her Majestys Hospital
Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway, East London. Her Majestys Hospital was purpose built for Barnardos and in its day was one of the best equipped childrens hospitals in London. Date: circa 1906

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Ripon Episcopal Palace

Ripon Episcopal Palace
The former Bishops Palace on the outskirts of Ripon was used as a Barnardos Home in the 1940s. Date: circa 1908

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Rev WJ - Mayers

Rev WJ - Mayers
Rev W.J. Mayers holding a baby. Mayers was Senior Deputation Secretary for Dr Barnardos Homes and particularly involved in overseas fund-raising in countries such as Canada and Australia

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway, London - Wheelwrights Sh

Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway, London - Wheelwrights Sh
Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway, London. Boys at work using a variety of tools in the wheelwrights shop

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway, London - Bakery

Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway, London - Bakery
Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway, London. Boys make bread. Loaves are being removed from the oven

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos William Baker Training School ( Goldings ), Hertf

Barnardos William Baker Training School ( Goldings ), Hertford Date: 2014

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Babies Castle, Hawkhurst - Under trees

Barnardos Babies Castle, Hawkhurst - Under trees
Barnardos Babies Castle, Hawkhurst. Children in cots and prams in a shady place. One child sits in a swing

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Babies Castle, Hawkhurst - Dinner Time

Barnardos Babies Castle, Hawkhurst - Dinner Time
Barnardos Babies Castle, Hawkhurst. Children sit at long tables eating their dinner

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Babies Castle, Hawkhurst - Family Group

Barnardos Babies Castle, Hawkhurst - Family Group
The family of staff and children pose outside Barnardos Babies Castle, Hawkhurst. Date: circa 1904

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Babies Castle, Hawkhurst - Bedtime

Barnardos Babies Castle, Hawkhurst - Bedtime
Barnardos Babies Castle, Hawkhurst. Children in their nightgowns stand among rows of cots. Plaques on the wall suggest that each cot has been funded by a benefactor

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Home Wheelwright

Barnardos Home Wheelwright
A young wheelwright at an unnamed Barnardos Home. Date: circa 1922

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Home Tinsmith

Barnardos Home Tinsmith
A young tinsmith at an unnamed Barnardos Home. Date: circa 1922

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Home Gardener

Barnardos Home Gardener
A young gardener at an unnamed Barnardos Home. Date: circa 1922

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Home Carpenters Final Lesson before Australia

Barnardos Home Carpenters Final Lesson before Australia
Barnardos Home Carpenters having a final lesson in roof construction before their emigration to Australia. Date: 1922

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos - Dame Margarets Home - Washington, Durham

Barnardos - Dame Margarets Home - Washington, Durham
Two women, perhaps the Matron and her assistant, at the gates of Dame Margarets Home, Washington, Durham, one of the homes run by Barnardo s

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Home Boys leaving Tilbury for Australia

Barnardos Home Boys leaving Tilbury for Australia
Barnardos Home Boys aboard the tender Ballarat at the start of their emigration journey to Australia. Date: December 1922

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Home Boys at Tilbury en route to Australia

Barnardos Home Boys at Tilbury en route to Australia
Barnardos Home Boys arriving at Tilbury at the start of their emigration journey to Australia. Date: December 1922

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Home Blacksmith

Barnardos Home Blacksmith
A young blacksmith at an unnamed Barnardos Home. Date: 1922

Background imageBarnardos Collection: Barnardos Emigrants in Canada - Chums and their Pets

Barnardos Emigrants in Canada - Chums and their Pets
Two Barnardos emigrants to Canada pose with piglets in a farm yard



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