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Clutton Union Workhouse, SomersetThe main building of the former Clutton Union Workhouse, Temple Cloud, Somerset Date: 2000
Bridport Union Workhouse, DorsetThe entrance and main block of the Bridport Union Workhouse, Dorset. The building, which dates from 1837, was designed by Henry J Whitling. Date: 2000
Romford Union Workhouse, EssexThe central cross-shaped block of the Romford Union Workhouse, Essex. The buildings later became part of Oldchurch Hospital. Date: 2000
HMS Lion, British battlecruiser, WW1HMS Lion, British battlecruiser, launched 1910, served in various locations during the First World War, decommissioned 1922. Date: 1914-1918
Daventry Union Workhouse, NorthamptonshireThe main block of the Daventry Union Workhouse, Northamptonshire. The buildings, opened in 1837, were designed by John Plowman. The site later became Danetre Hospital. Date: 2000
HMS Campania, British aircraft carrier, sinking, WW1HMS Campania, British seaplane tender and aircraft carrier, sinking after hitting other ships (Royal Oak and Glorious) at anchor during a sudden storm in the Firth of Forth, Scotland
Seisdon Union Workhouse, StaffordshireThe derelict remains of the Seisdon Union Workhouse at Trysull in Staffordshire Date: 2000
HMS Audacious, British battleship, WW1HMS Audacious, British King George V-class battleship, launched 1912. She saw no action during the First World War, as she was sunk by a German mine off the northern coast of Donegal, Ireland
Ships of the British Grand Fleet, Scottish coast, WW1Ships of the British Grand Fleet (the main fleet of the Royal Navy) at sea off the Scottish coast during the First World War. Date: circa 1914-1918
Lambeth Workhouse Schools Infirmary, NorwoodThe parish of Lambeth operated a workhouse school on Elder Road, West Norwood. This interior view of a ward in the Schools infirmary shows beds and cots and a few children and their nurses. Date: 1905
Mountain Artillery with Mule Team and Quick Firing GunBox set of model soldiers: Mountain Artillery with Mule Team and Quick Firing Gun.Manufactured by William Britains Ltd, London, British Soldiers series, Box Set No 28
India - West Bengal - Mayapur Chandradaya Mandir, Hare Krishna main temple. Date: 2011
India - West Bengal - Mayapur: Chandradaya Mandir, Hare Krishna temple area. Date: 2011
Exeter WorkhouseThe frontage of the Exeter Incorporation workhouse erected in 1701at Heavitree, Exeter, and designed by Ralph Mitchell. The building was severely damaged by bombing in World War Two. Date: 1905
Bridge of Weir Homes - Coming from ChurchChildren stream out from the church at the Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir. Date: 1910
Dulverton Union workhouseThe former Dulverton Union workhouse erected in 1856 on Bridge Street, Dulverton. The building, designed by E Ashworth, now houses National Park offices. Date: 1918
Female Sick Ward at Holborn Union WorkhouseAn interior view of a womens sick ward at Holborn Union Workhouse, City Road, London. There are uniformed nurses and some patients are dressed and sitting in chairs. Date: 1905
Holborn Union Infirmary, Highgate, LondonThe Holborn Union Infirmary, Archway Road, Highgate. The infirmary, which was opened in 1879, was designed by Henry Saxon Snell. Date: 1905
Saturday Afternoon Recreation at Laindon Labour Colony
Princes Parade, BridlingtonA birds eye view of the Princes Parade seafront promenade at Bridlington, Yorkshire. Date: 1904
Nineveh Sculpture at the British Museum, LondonWinged bull Nineveh sculpture, from Nimroud, exhibited at the British Museum, London, in 1850. Two visitors, in Victorian dress, are shown viewing the sculpture. Date: 1850
Bradford Workhouse InfirmaryA view of the new poor law infirmary opened in 1905 at the Bradford Union workhouse in West Yorkshire. The lawn in front of the building appears to be set out for a game of croquet. Date: 1905
Shoemakers Shop at Holborn Union Workhouse, MitchamInterior view of shoemakers workshop at the Holborn Union Workhouse, Mitcham Date: 1905
Middlesex Industrial School, FelthamA childrens infirmary ward at the Middlesex Industrial School, Feltham. As well as nurses, a doctor and patients, the room, decorated for Christmas
Great Barr Colony, Staffordshire
Workhouse and Guardians Offices, Fulham Palace Road, LondonFulham workhouse (left) and Board of Guardians offices (right) on Fulham Palace Road in West London.. Date: 1905
Girls in OverallsA group of young women dressed in similar overalls and head coverings pose for a group picture. At the centre rear is an older woman dressed more formally in hat and cape. Date: 1905
Consumption Hospital, Fulham Road, LondonA view of the Consumption Hospital on Fulham Road at Brompton in south-west London. The hospital opened in 1847 to care for patients suffering from tuberculosis and diseases of the chest
Boys from Marlesford Lodge childrens home at playBoys from Marlesford Lodge at play in Hammersmith Park. Marlesford Lodge, located at Kings Street, Hammersmith, was a feeder home for the Kensington
County Lunatic Asylum, Powick, WorcestershireEntrance lodge of the Worcester City and County Pauper Lunatic Asylum. The asylum, designed by Hamilton & Medland of Gloucester, was opened in 1852 on Malvern Road, Powick, near Worcester
Camberwell Central Home - The NewlandsThe Newlands in Peckham Rye was the central receiving home for pauper children run by the Camberwell poor law union. After an initial period at the home
Four trampsFour men of older years and unkempt appearance pose in front of a run-down building. The state of their attire suggests that they might be tramps. Date: Date unknown
Dormitory at Middlesex Industrial School, FelthamRows of beds line a dormitory at the Middlesex Industrial School, Feltham. The School, opened in 1859, housed up to 800 boys aged 7-15 placed there by magistrates for reasons such as vagrancy
LCC Industrial School for Girls, Gordon House, Isleworth
Asylum Entrance, Hanwell, MiddlesexEntrance to the county lunatic asylum at Hanwell in Middlesex opened in 1831. A porter stands at the gates beneath the portico. The site later became St Bernards Hospital. Date: Date unknown
Roman Catholic orphanage on JerseyA group picture of children and staff at a Roman Catholic orphanage on Jersey in the British Channel Islands. Date: 1926
Brentford Union Workhouse - Masters residence and officesA view of the masters residence ad offices at the new Brentford Union workhouse in Middlesex, opened in 1902 Date: 1902
Old Farmhouse at Laindon Labour Colony, EssexOld farmhouse at Laindon Labour Colony, near Dunton, Essex. The colony, located on a former farm, was established in 1904 by the Poplar Poor Law Union as an alternative to the workhouse for
Mens Quarters at Laindon Labour Colony, EssexMens quarters at Laindon Labour Colony, near Dunton, Essex. The colony was established in 1904 by the Poplar Poor Law Union as an alternative to the workhouse for able-bodied men. Date: 1904
Children at play in the grounds of Marlesford Lodge. A long skipping rope is held by a nurse and one of the children. Marlesford Lodge, located at Kings Street, Hammersmith
Former inmate of Claydon Training CentreA former inmate of the Ministry of Labour Instructional Centre at Claydon in Suffolk with a plough and team of horses in Canada
Langho Epileptic Colony - Administrative BlockAdministrative block at the Langho Colony in Ribblesdale, Lancashire. The colony was established in 1906 by the Manchester
Brentford Workhouse - Dining HallA view of the dining-hall at the new Brentford Union workhouse in Middlesex, opened in 1902 Date: 1902
Bristol Cottage HomesSome of the childrens houses at the Bristol Board of Guardians cottage homes at Dowend, opened in 1904 to house pauper children away from the workhouse. Date: 1904
John Grooms Orphanage, Clacton-on-Sea, EssexA terrace of homes at John Grooms Orphanage and Crippleage at Clacton in Essex. Groom was a London engraver and evangelical preacher, whose concern for poor and often disabled flower-sellers
Battersea New Ladies Swimming BathInterior view of the opening of the new womens swimming bath at Battersea, south-west London. Guests at the ceremony are seated around the pool while a swimmers prepares to dive into the water
Reservoir Excavation at Laindon Labour Colony, Essex
Inmates of Arundel House, BrixtonThe inmates of Arundel House, Acre Lane in the Brixton/Clapham area of London. It was a privately run certified home for poor children, mostly placed there by poor law authorities. Date: 1905