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Wedding gift for Princess MarinaA wedding gift for Princess Marina of Greece on the occasion of her marriage to Prince George, Duke of Kent on 29 November 1934 of a dressing jacket made from Buckinghamshire lace being made up by
Prisoners spinning yarn - Yerwada Jail, IndiaPrisoners spinning yarn - Yerwada Jail, Pune, India (Gandhi was imprisoned here for a time, spinning thread whilst imprisoned). Date: circa 1908
Gardening, Inebriates Reformatory, Lewes, SussexInmates gardening at the Southern Counties Inebriates Reformatory at Lewes, Sussex. The institution, housed in the former Lewes Union workhouse
Inmates in grounds, Inebriates Reformatory, Lewes, SussexInmates in the grounds of the Southern Counties Inebriates Reformatory at Lewes, Sussex. The institution, housed in the former Lewes Union workhouse
Prison reformer John Howard visiting a prisonAn engraving of Francis Wheatleys 1787 painting of John Howard Visiting and Relieving the Miseries of a Prison. Howard (third from right) (1726-1790)
Dining Hall, Holborn Union Workhouse, Mitcham, SurreyA view from the rear of the dining hall cum chapel (also known as the Great Hall) at what is thought to be the Holborn Union workhouse at Merton Lane, Mitcham, Surrey
Industrial Farm Colony, Duxhurst, SurreyInmates at the Industrial Farm Colony for Female Inebriates, Duxhurst, Surrey. Founded in 1895 by Lady Henry Somerset, the colony provided care for women alcoholics
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
Inmates of Union Workhouse, Shipston on Stour, WorcsAged female inmates of the Union workhouse believed to be at Shipston on Stour, Worcestershire. The women are wearing the typical workhouse uniform of long dress, shawl, apron, and bonnet
Union Workhouse, Romsey, HampshireThe Union workhouse on Winchester Road, Romsey, Hampshire. Some of the workhouse staff appear to be playing croquet while workhouse inmates are seated on benches behind
Holborn Union Workhouse Farm and Gas Works, MitchamThe workhouse farm located near the Holborn Union workhouse, Mitcham, Surrey. Pigs feed from troughs while workhouse inmates stand nearby. A gasometer is visible at the left
Holborn Union Workhouse, Mitcham, SurreyThe dining hall at the Holborn Union workhouse in Mitcham, Surrey. The uniformed inmates sit at benches in segregated sections - the men can be seen at the rear of the hall
Union Workhouse, Liskeard, CornwallThe Liskeard Union workhouse, also known as Lamellion House, in Liskeard, Cornwall. Some inmates can be seen in the workhouse grounds
Whitechapel Workhouse Infirmary, womens wardAn old womens ward in the Whitechapel Workhouse Infirmary on Charles Street (later Bakers Row, now Vallance Road), East London
Square workhouse, ground floor planThe ground floor layout of the model square workhouse for 300 inmates, design by Sampson Kempthorne, issued by the Poor Law Commissioners
Lews Combination Poorhouse, Stornoway, Isle of LewisThe Lews Combination Poorhouse on Coulregrain Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland. A number of inmates are visible at the front of the building
Union Workhouse, Bailieborough, County Cavan, IrelandA group of male inmates at the Bailieborough Union workhouse, County Cavan, Ireland. The men are in the workhouse dining hall with their food, probably porridge
Union Workhouse, Hemsworth, West YorkshireThe Hemsworth Union workhouse, erected in 1859 on Southmoor Road, Hemsworth, West Yorkshire. Several inmates can be seen sitting or working. A girl pushes a baby in a pushchair on the road alongside
Union Workhouse, Kingston, SurreyEntrance drive at Kingston Union workhouse with inmates, staff and children. The workhouse, designed by William Mason, was erected in 1837-9 on Coombe Road in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey
Hospital of Haydar Pasa, ConstantinopleThe Gardens of the Hospital of Haydar Pasa with staff and some inmates - Constantinople, Turkey
Life in a Womens Prison, 1903Female convicts at work in Aylesbury Gaol. Date: 1903
Parkhurst Prison - Refreshment BreakInmates of Parkhurst Prison, Isle of Wight, take a rest from their labour for refreshment. Date: circa 1900
Gisburne House Industrial School for Girls, WatfordInmates on the grass at Gisburne House Industrial School for Girls, Watford. The School was run by London County Council. Date: circa 1930
Boot and Shoe Manufactory, Broadmoor AsylumMale inmates at work in the boot and shoe manufactory at Broadmoor Asylum, Berkshire Date: circa 1900
St Vincents Home for Roman Catholic Boys, LeedsStaff and inmates on the steps of St Vincents Home for Roman Catholic Boys, Claypit Lane, Leeds. The home was run by the Oblate Sisters of the Precious Blood
Nazareth House, Lancaster - KitchenStaff and, perhaps, one of the older inmates in the kitchen at the Nazareth House, Lancaster, run by the Sisters of Nazareth
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
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
Barnardos Convalescent Home, Felixstowe, SuffolkInmates and staff at the Barnardos Convalescent Home, Felixstowe, Suffolk Date: circa 1907
Gordon Boys Home, NottinghamInmates outside the Gordon Boys Home, Nottingham. Date: circa 1916
St Josephs Home for Boys, Hinton Martell, near WimborneA group of inmates at the St Josephs Home for Boys, Hinton Martell, near Wimborne, Dorset, on St Josephs Day (March 19th), 1910 Date: 1910
North Devon Convalescent Childrens Home, LyntonStaff and inmates of the North Devon Convalescent Childrens Home, Lynton
Myanmar - Yangon - Rangoon Jail - Prisoners at breakfastMyanmar - Yangon - Rangoon Jail - Prisoners pictured lined up with their breakfast. Date: circa 1910s
Myanmar - Yangon - Rangoon Jail. Date: circa 1910s
St Margarets Orphanage School, East GrinsteadSeveral inmates on the steps St Margarets Orphanage School, East Grinstead. Date: circa 1907
St Edwards School, Totteridge, HertfordshireSeveral of the inmates of St Edwards School for Roman Catholic Girls, Totteridge. Date: circa 1914
Shaftesbury Home for Little Girls, Royston, HertfordshireInmates in the playground of the Shaftesbury Home for Little Girls, Royston. Date: circa 1908
Shaftesbury Home, SudburyInmates of the Shaftesbury Home, Sudbury, in June 1900. Date: 1900
Henshaws Blind Asylum, ManchesterInmates work in the mattress making department at Henshaws Blind Asylum, Manchester Date: Date unknown
GFS Diocesan Hampden Home of Rest, BrightonInmates in the sitting room The Diocesan Hampden Home of Rest, Brighton, run by the Girls Friendly Society. Date: Date unknown
Borstal Smiths ShopA smiths at an unidentified Borstal. Inmates work with hammers and anvils around a furnace. Date: circa 1926
Borstal New Cell CorridorA new-style cell corridor at an unidentified Borstal - the inmates have rooms not cells. Date: circa 1926
Borstal Inmates Learning to Cook and BakeInmates in the kitchen of an unidentified Borstal earning to cook and bake. Date: circa 1926
Borstal Inmates First Aid ClassInmates First Aid class at an unidentified Borstal. Date: circa 1926
Borstal Inmates Farm WorkInmates at an unidentified Borstal engaged in harvesting hay. Date: circa 1926
Borstal InmatesInmates in various scenes from at an unidentified Borstal - the poultry yard, gymnasium, bakery, and a party of plumbers and fitters. Date: circa 1926
Borstal Inmates Building a HouseInmates at an unidentified Borstal building a house. Date: circa 1926