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Frome Union Workhouse, SomersetThe Y-shaped main building of the former Frome Union Workhouse, Somerset. It was designed by Sampson Kempthorne. The site later became Selwood Hospital. Date: 2000
Three battleships in Eastern waters, WW1Three battleships in Eastern waters during the First World War. They are, from left to right: the British ships HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Blenheim, and the French predreadnought battleship Bouvet
HMS Majestic, British battleship, capsized, WW1HMS Majestic, British predreadnought battleship, launched 1895, served before and during the early part of the First World War including the Dardanelles
Four British battleships at sea, WW1Four British battleships at sea during the First World War. From left to right: HMS Queen Elizabeth, HMS Canada, HMS Orion and HMS Thunderer. Date: 1914-1918
HMS Agincourt, British battleship, WW1HMS Agincourt, British dreadnought battleship, launched 1913, served during the First World War including the Battle of Jutland, decommissioned 1921. Seen here at sea with 4th Battle Squadron
Williton Union Workhouse, Somerset
Bedminster Union Workhouse, SomersetThe former Bedminster Union Workhouse at Flax Bourton, Somerset following its restoration in 2003-4. The building, designed by George Gilbert Scott and William Bonython Moffatt opened in 1838
HMS Majestic, British battleship, sinking, WW1HMS Majestic, British predreadnought battleship, launched 1895, served before and during the early part of the First World War including the Dardanelles
Langport Union Workhouse, SomersetThe derelict remains of the Langport Union Workhouse, Somerset 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
British and American Orion-class battleships, WW1British and American Orion-class (super-dreadnought) battleships at sea during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918
Birmingham Union Workhouse, Warwickshire
Frome Union Workhouse, SomersetStone-breaking cells in the tramps block at the Frome Union Workhouse, Somerset. Date: 2000
Workhouse VeteransA group of elderly workhouse veterans sit at a table covered with newspapers and magazines. One of the men is wearing a row of medal, another has a patch over one eye. Date: 1909
British battle cruisers HMS Lion, Princess Royal and TigerBritish battle cruisers at sea, from left to right HMS Lion, HMS Princess Royal and HMS Tiger, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918
British 1st and 2nd Battlecruiser Squadrons, WW1British 1st and 2nd Battlecruiser Squadrons at sea during the First World War. Date: 1914
Musgraves Stoves advertAdvertisement for Musgraves Stoves, from Musgrave & Co, Ltd : burn night and day; give no trouble, no dust; no unpleasant smell; no overheating. Date: 1901
Willesden Workhouse Dining HallThe inmates dining hall at the new Willesden Workhouse in Middlesex opened in 1908. Date: 1908
HMS Royal Sovereign and HMS Resolution, WW1Two British ships at sea during the First World War. On the left in the distance is HMS Royal Sovereign, and on the right is HMS Resolution. Date: circa 1916
Swansea Poor Law and Industrial Schools Camp BandThe camp band formed at a gathering of boys from the Swansea Poor Law Union Schools and Swansea Industrial Schools. Date: 1906
Rowton Whitechapel - Open Air LoungeBenches along the railings form an open-air lounge at the Rowton House on Fieldgate Street, Whitechapel. Rowton Houses, of which six were erected around London, were large, purpose-built
Easthampstead Union WorkhousePart of the Easthampstead Union Workhouse, Berkshire. The buildings, were converted from former almshouses. The site later became Church Hill House Hospital. Date: 2000
Wells Union Workhouse, SomersetThe Poor Law Union Workhouse at Wells in Somerset. A horse and cart pass by. Several men, some in military uniform, stand in front of the premises. Date: Date unknown
Billericay Union Workhouse, EssexEntrance to the main block of the Billericay Union Workhouse, Essex. The building, opened in 1840, was designed by George Gilbert Scott and William Bonython Moffatt
Workhouse Wood-chopping ShedThe wood-chopping shed at an unidentified workhouse. Wood-chopping was a work task often given to workhouse inmates. Some of the men area seated with small cleavers
Colchester Union Workhouse, Essex
HMS Indefatigable, British battlecruiser, WW1HMS Indefatigable, British battlecruiser, launched 1909, served during the First World War, sunk during the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916. Seen here (right foreground) with other ships
Band of Prison Guard, DorchesterThe officers wind band at Dorchester prison. The members in their uniforms pose with their instruments. Date: Date unknown
Northleach Union Workhouse, GloucestershireThe entrance block of the former Northleach Union Workhouse, Gloucestershire. The building was designed by George Wilkinson. Date: 2000
Workhouse Girls DormitoryThe girls dormitory at an unidentified workhouse. Date: 1909
Wareham and Purbeck Union WorkhouseThe former Wareham and Purbeck Union Workhouse at Wareham, Dorset. The site later became Christmas Close Hospital. Date: 2000
Four Allied battlecruisers at sea, WW1Four Allied battlecruisers at sea during the First World War. They are, from left to right, HMAS Australia, HMS New Zealand, HMS Indomitable and HMS Inflexible. Date: 1914-1918
Windsor Union Workhouse, BerkshireGeneral view of the former Windsor Union Workhouse, Old Windsor. The buildings were designed by George Gilbert Scott and William Bonython Moffatt
Watford Union Workhouse, HertfordshireThe entrance block of the former Watford Union Workhouse, Vicarage Road, Watford. The site later became Watford General Hospital. Date: 2000
Administration block at St Pancras WorkhouseThe administration block at St Pancras Workhouse, London Date: 1905
HMS Repulse with torpedo boats and submarine, WW1HMS Repulse, British Renown-class battlecruiser, launched 1916, served briefly during the First World War, served during the Second World War, sunk off Malaya 1941
HMS Inflexible, British battlecruiser, Falklands, WW1HMS Inflexible, British Invincible-class battlecruiser, launched 1907, served in various locations during the First World War, decommissioned 1920
HMS Royal Sovereign, Resolution and Revenge, WW1Three British battleships at sea during the First World War. HMS Royal Sovereign is leading HMS Resolution and HMS Revenge. Date: 1914-1918
Dormitory at St Marylebone Workhouse, LondonA new dormitory at the St Marylebone Workhouse, Marylebone Road, London. Date: 1900
Sturminster Newton Union WorkhouseThe entrance block of the Sturminster Union Workhouse at Sturminster Newton in Dorset. The workhouse chapel stands to the right. Date: 2000
St Marylebone Workhouse, LondonA new block still under construction at the St Marylebone Workhouse, Marylebone Road, London. Date: 1900
Workhouse Married Couples QuartersThree pairs of uniformed inmates at an unidentified workhouse pose in front the quarters provided for married couples. Date: 1909
Andover Union Workhouse, HampshireA view of the Andover Union workhouse, Junction Road, Andover. Erected 1836 and designed by Sampson Kempthorne. Date: 2000
HMS Lion, British battlecruiser, WW1HMS Lion, British battlecruiser, launched 1910, served in various locations during the First World War, decommissioned 1922. Date: 1915
British battleships at sea, WW1British battleships at sea during the First World War, viewed from the deck of another ship. Date: 1914-1918
Taunton Union Workhouse, SomersetThe entrance block of the Taunton Union Workhouse, Somerset. The building was designed by Sampson Kempthorne. The site later became Trinity Hospital. Date: 2000
Williton Union Workhouse, SomersetView through entrance archway of the main building at the former Williton Union Workhouse before its renovation in around 2004