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Amsterdam Burger Weeshuis (Orphanage) - CatechismGirls studying the catechism at the Burger Weeshuis (orphanage) on Kalverstraat, Amsterdam, opened in 1580
Amsterdam Burger Weeshuis (Orphanage) - BasketballBasketball at the Burger Weeshuis (orphanage) on Kalverstraat, Amsterdam, opened in 1580
Alexandra OrphanageChildren and staff on the steps of the Alexandra Orphanage on Maitland Park Road, Haverstock Hill, London
Derby Railway Servants Orphanage - LaundryGirls ironing at the Railway Servants Orphanage, Derby. Drying cabinets can be seen at the right. Date: circa 1910
Derby Railway Servants Orphanage - Sewing ClassGirls sit in a sewing class at the Railway Servants Orphanage, Derby. Date: circa 1910
Derby Railway Servants Orphanage - GymnasiumBoys pose amongst the gymnasium equipment at the Railway Servants Orphanage, Derby. Date: circa 1910
Derby Railway Servants Orphanage - Sanatorium WardInterior view of the sanatorium at the Railway Servants Orphanage, Derby. Date: circa 1910
Derby Railway Servants Orphanage - Boys Recreation FieldBoys playing cricket on the sports field at the Railway Servants Orphanage, Derby. Date: circa 1910
Christs Hospital, Newgate - Old Hall and LibraryThe Old Hall and Library at Christs Hospital, Newgate. The former Greyfriars Convent became a home for orphans in 1552. Date: circa 1800
Barnardos Receiving Home, Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, CanadaBarnardos Receiving Home at Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, Canada. The home received new arrivals emigrating from Barnardos UK homes. Date: Early 1900s
Gordon Ward, Her Majestys Hospital, Barnardos Home, StepneInterior of Gordon Ward at Her Majestys Hospital, opened in 1887 as part of the Barnardos complex at Stepney Causeway, East London. Nurses attend the patients who include a small boy with crutches
Medical Examination, Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway, LondA medical examination at Her Majestys Hospital, opened in 1887 as part of the Barnardos complex at Stepney Causeway, East London. A nurse looks on as a doctor examines a boys arm. Date: circa 1906
Besford Court College, Worcestershire - Psychological TestinA robed priest at Besford Court College, Worcestershire, conducts psychological testing on two inmates. The College was established in 1918 as an Industrial School for Roman Catholic mentally
Roof of Her Majestys Hospital, Barnardos Home, Stepney CauYoung inmates and a nurse in a rooftop enclosure at Her Majestys Hospital, opened in 1887 as part of the Barnardos complex at Stepney Causeway, East London. Date: circa 1906
Brushmaking, Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway, LondonBoys making brooms and brushes at Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway, East London Date: circa 1905
St Helenas Home, West EalingA view of St Helenas Home, West Ealing Date: circa 1908
St Marys Convent and Training Home, WantageAerial view of St Marys Convent and Training Home, Wantage, also known for a period as St Josephs Domestic School. Date: circa 1930s
Waifs and Strays Society St Giles Home, WrexhamOriginal premises of Waifs and Strays Society St Giles Home, Wrexham Date: 1906
Waifs and Strays Society Pyrford St Martins Hospital Open-AOpen-air ward at St Martins Hospital, Pyrford, run by the Waifs and Strays Society. Date: circa 1935
Waifs and Strays Society Lincoln - Chopping FirewoodBoys chopping firewood at the Waifs and Strays Society Home, Lincoln Date: 1896
Waifs and Strays Society Part of Second Emigration Party toThe Waifs and Strays Societys second emigration party to Canada of the 1913 season. Boys are loaded with overcoats and caps and luggage. Date: 1913
Waifs and Strays Society Leeds St Chads Home LaundryGirls working in the laundry at the Waifs and Strays Societys St Chads Home, Leeds. Date: 1899
Waifs and Strays Society Knebworth Home, HertfordshireStaff and boys in front of the Waifs and Strays Society Home, Knebworth Date: 1891
Waifs and Strays Society - Girls from Clarendon Street HomeStaff and girls in the garden of the Waifs and Strays Society Home, Clarendon Street, Hull Date: July 1911
Waifs and Strays Society Map of Home LocationsA map of the locations of Waifs and Strays Society operating in 1907. Date: 1907
Waifs and Strays Society Industrial Home, Fareham - LaundryGirls in the laundry at the Waifs and Strays Society Industrial Home, Fareham Date: circa 1893
Waifs and Strays Society 1913 Girls Emigration Party to CanaThe Waifs and Strays Societys 1913 girls emigration party en route to Canada, carrying luggage packs. Date: 1913
Waifs and Strays Society Industrial Home, FarehamGirls and staff outside the Waifs and Strays Society Industrial Home, Fareham. Date: circa 1893
Waifs and Strays Society Gordon Boys Home, Croydon Date: circa 1893
Waifs and Strays Society Caversham Home - Boys Packing for CBoys at the Waifs and Strays Society Home at Caversham, near Reading - boys about to emigrate to Canada are packing their belongings. Date: 1911
Waifs and Strays Society, Talbot Home, Bournemouth - OfficerOfficers and boys outside the Waifs and Strays Societys Talbot Home, Bournemouth. Date: circa 1902
Waifs and Strays Society Cold Ash Industrial SchoolThe Cold Ash Industrial School for Girls operated by the Waifs and Strays Society. Date: 1890
Waifs and Strays Society Boarded-out Children and Foster ParTwo children boarded-out by the Waifs and Strays Society, with their foster parents. Date: circa 1900
Waifs and Strays Society AdverstisementA 1930 advertisement appealing for funds to support the work of the Waifs and Strays Society. Date: 1930
School room at St Vincents Orphanage, TorquayBoys in sailor suits sit at desks in the school room at St Vincents Orphanage, Torquay Date: Date unknown
Twickenham Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage, Boys at DBoys at drill at the Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage, Twickenham. Date: Early 1900s
St Annes on Sea Ormerod Home - Play RoomInterior of the play-room at Ormerod Home at St Annes on Sea. Contents include a rocking horse, ark, dolls house and piano. Date: Date unknown
Sailors Orphan Homes Band, Hull, YorkshireUniformed boys band with their instruments at the Sailors Orphan Homes, Hull. Date: circa 1908
Truant School Licence FormLicence to live outside the Walthamstow Truant Industrial School issued in the 1880s by the Tottenham, Hornsey and Edmonton School Boards. Date: 1880s
Hambro Orphanage, RoehamptonThe Hambro Orphanage, Roehampton, was founded in 1879 to educate and train girls for domestic service. Date: circa 1907
Our Western Home, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, CanadaInmates at the gate of Our Western Home at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, opened in 1869 by emigration promoter Miss Maria Rye. Date: circa 1906
National Childrens Home (NCH) Sutton Coldfield - ChoirChoir and band with instruments at the National Childrens Home, Sutton Coldfield Date: Early 1900s
National Childrens Home (NCH), North Camp, Aldershot / FarnA view of the National Childrens Home branch at North Camp, Aldershot - the area is now part of Farnborough. Date: Early 1900s
Maria RyeA portrait of Maria Rye (1829-1903) who became well known for organising the emigration of pauper and orphan children to Canada. Date: Date unknown
National Childrens Home (NCH) AdvertisementA 1930 advertisement appealing for funds to support the work of the National Childrens Home. Date: 1930
London Cripples Home, Marylebone RoadThe Cripples Home began life in 1851 as the Hill Street Refuge for Girls. It moved to new premises on Marylebone Road in 1864. Date: circa 1877
Nazareth House, Hammersmith, LondonA view from its gardens of Nazareth House, Hammersmith. Date: Early 1900s
Holy Trinity Industrial School, LiverpoolA bird s-eye view drawing of the Holy Trinity Industrial School, Liverpool. Date: circa 1875