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Dean Orphanage, EdinburghInmates of Edinburghs Dean Orphanage for boys. The premises later became Dean College and now form part of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. Date: 1912
Inmates of John Grooms Orphanage for Maimed and Crippled Girls at Clacton-on-Sea. Groom, a London engraver and evangelical preacher
Orphanage / London 1930SStaff feed the children at the Finchley Dispensary for orphans Date: 1930s
Muller Orphanage, Ashley Down, BristolPart of the orphanage or childrens home established by George Muller in the Ashley Down area of Bristol
Dr Barnardos Homes Babies Castle, Hawkhurst, KentDr Barnardos Homes Babies Castle at Hawkhurst, Kent, opened in 1884 for the reception of babies. In 1908 it became a home for boys and girls under the age of eight years
Nursery at Childrens Home, Ashley Down, BristolChildren and nurses at an unnamed orphanage or childrens home in the Ashley Down area of Bristol, perhaps one of the Muller Homes established by George Muller. Date: early 20th century
Boys at Bisley, SurreyA group of boys at Bisley in Surrey, a rifle shooting venue for many years. The boys may be from the Bisley boys school, an orphanage run by The Shaftesbury Homes
Grand Duchess Eleonore of Hesse with her sonsGrand Duchess Eleonore of Hesse, formerly Eleonore of Solms-Hohensolms-Lich (1871-1937), second wife of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig of Hesse at home with her two sons, George Donatus (left) and Ludwig
Babies HomeNurses with a pramful of small children from Hutchison House Babies Home. Date: early 1930s
Sentimental Postcard - Homes for Motherless Children CharityA classic Victorian Sentimental Postcard produced by the Homes for Motherless Children (HMC) Charity, founded by evangelist Robert Thomson Smith in 1896. Date: 1906
Derby Railway Servants Orphanage - Dining HallGirls setting tables at the Railway Servants Orphanage, Derby. A frieze on the walls contains religious texts. Date: circa 1910
Derby Railway Servants Orphanage - Boys BathroomBaths and showers in the boys bathroom at the Railway Servants Orphanage, Derby. Date: circa 1910
Boot and Shoe Manufactory, Broadmoor AsylumMale inmates at work in the boot and shoe manufactory at Broadmoor Asylum, Berkshire Date: circa 1900
Bristol Blind AsylumThe entrance to Bristols Blind Asylum, also known as the School of Industry for the Blind. Date: circa1906
Bexhill, Little Folks HomeChildren sit in the sunshine at the Little Folks Home, Bexhill. Staff hand round bread and butter and fill mugs from a jug
Aylesbury Borstal Institution - girls assembling radio power units Date: circa 1945
Barnardo Home, Barkingside - LibraryChildren in the library at Barnardo Girls Village Home, Barkingside, Essex
Barnardos Card Promoting EmigrationOne of a series of cards issued by Barnardos promoting its emigration of children to Canada
Approved School UniformsBoys in uniform at an unidentified Approved School. Date: circa1945
Asylum for Female Orphans, Westminster. The institution was rebuilt in 1824 to a design by L.W. Lloyd. Date: 1828
Industrial School UniformsBoys in uniform at an unidentified Industrial School. Date: circa1900
Andrew ReedA portrait of Andrew Reed, founder of several childrens institutions including the London Orphan Asylum, the Infant Orphan Asylum and the Asylum for Fatherless Children
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
Sailors Orphanage, Hull - Trinity House HomeBoys from the St Andrews Home at the Hull Sailors Orphanage, also known as Newland Cottage Homes. The boys wear sailor suits. Their house-mother stands at the back left
Sailors Orphanage, Hull - St Andrews HomeBoys from the St Andrews Home at the Hull Sailors Orphanage, also known as Newland Cottage Homes. The boys wear sailor suits. Their house-mother sits at the centre
Harrogate Northern Police Orphanage. Boys with FootballThe Northern Police Orphanage at Harrogate, Yorkshire. Boys from the home pose with a football
Harrogate Northern Police Orphanage. Girls at playThe Northern Police Orphanage at Harrogate, Yorkshire. Girls at the home play outdoor games
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
Salesian Church, Nazareth, Northern IsraelMosque in the foreground with the Salesian Church of Jesus the Adolescent (established 1923), Nazareth, Northern Israel on the hill above, together with the orphanage connected to it. Date: circa 1925
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
Hambro Orphanage, RoehamptonThe Hambro Orphanage, Roehampton, was founded in 1879 to educate and train girls for domestic service. Date: circa 1907
Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - a view of the building. Date: circa 1930s
Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Sick RoomJosiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - children in the sick room accompanied by a nurse. Date: circa 1930s
Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - LaundryJosiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - girls at work in the laundry. Date: 1890s
Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - KitchenJosiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - girls at work in the kitchen. Date: 1890s
Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Recreation RoomJosiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - girls in the recreation room are engaged in various activities including reading, writing, playing table tennis and other games. Date: circa 1930s
Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Cricket MatchJosiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - boys playing cricket on the playing field watched by a small group of girls. Date: circa 1930s
Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - CommitteeJosiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - the homes management committee. Date: circa 1930s
Croydon, Woodside, St Michaels Orphanage Date: Date unknown
Advertisement for Reedham Orphanage, PurleyA 1930 advertisement appealing for funds to support the work of Reedham Orphanage, Purley. Date: 1930