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South-Western Hospital, Stockwell, LondonWard blocks at the South Western Fever Hospital, opened in 1871 on Landor Road, Stockwell. With facilities for fever and smallpox patients
Departing for the royal tour of Australia&New Zealand, 1927Leaving their London home in Bruton Street after saying goodbye to their little daughter Princess Elizabeth, the Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and the Queen Mother
HMS Barham, British battleship, WW1HMS Barham, a Queen Elizabeth class battleship, launched 1914, served during the First and Second World Wars, sunk by a German U-boat 1941. Date: 1914-1918
Braintree Union Workhouse, EssexMain entrance of the Braintree Union Workhouse, Essex. The building, opened in 1839, was designed by William T Nash. The site later became St Michaels Hospital. Date: 2000
Whipps Cross Hospital, EssexThe administration block of Whipps Cross Hospital, Leytonstone, Essex. A chapel was located on the first floor. The hospital was opened in 1903 by the West Ham union for the sick poor in the area
HMS Indomitable, British battlecruiser, WW1HMS Indomitable, British Invincible-class battlecruiser, launched 1907, served in various locations during the First World War, decommissioned 1920. Seen here travelling at full speed. Date: 1914-1918
Wolverhampton Cottage Homes Date: 1891
HMS Tiger, British battle cruiser, WW1HMS Tiger, a British battle cruiser, launched 1913, served during the First World War. Seen here is a close-up of her armoured hull, where damage has been sustained
Reading Union Workhouse, BerkshireThe entrance to the Reading Union Workhouse. The site later became Battle hospital. Date: 2000
Weymouth Union Workhouse, DorsetThe long frontage of the former Weymouth Union Workhouse. The site later became Portway Hospital. Date: 2000
British battle cruisers HMS Queen Mary and HMS Tiger, WW1British battle cruisers HMS Queen Mary (left) and HMS Tiger (right) at sea during the First World War. The Queen Mary was lost during the Battle of Jutland, on 31 May 1916
British battleship at sea, WW1An unidentified British battleship at sea with guns firing during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918
HMS Queen Elizabeth, British battleship, Mudros, WW1HMS Queen Elizabeth, British dreadnought battleship, launched 1913, served during the First and Second World Wars, decommissioned 1948
Five British battleships at sea, WW1Five British battleships at sea during the First World War. From left to right: HMS Thunderer, HMS Monarch, HMS Conqueror, HMS Orion and HMS Queen Elizabeth. Date: 1914-1918
Chelmsford Union Workhouse, EssexPart of the Chelmsford Union Workhouse, Essex. The original buildings date from 1837 but were largely rebuilt after a fire in 1886. The site later became St Johns Hospital. Date: 2000
British battle cruisers HMS Lion, Princess Royal and TigerBritish battle cruisers at sea, including (from left to right) HMS Lion, HMS Princess Royal and HMS Tiger, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918
Bristol Union Workhouse, GloucestershireThe main building at the Bristol Union Workhouse, Stapleton. The site later became Manor Park Hospital and then Blackberry Hill Hospital Date: 2000
Swansea Poor Law and Industrial Schools Camp BandA gathering of boys from the Swansea Poor Law Union Schools and Swansea Industrial Schools. Date: 1906
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. Date: 1916
HMS Inflexible, British battlecruiser, WW1HMS Inflexible, British Invincible-class battlecruiser, launched 1907, served in various locations during the First World War, decommissioned 1920
HMS Erin, British battleship, WW1HMS Erin, British dreadnought battleship, launched 1913, served during the First World War including the Battle of Jutland, decommissioned 1922. Date: 1914-1918
Bath Union Workhouse, SomersetThe entrance of the Bath Union Workhouse, Somerset. The building, designed by Sampson Kempthorne was opened in 1838 at Coombe Down, Bath. Date: 2000
British Grand Fleet and Flotillas, WW1Ships of the British Grand Fleet (the main fleet of the Royal Navy) and Flotillas during the First World War. Date: circa 1914-1918
The birth of Princess Elizabeth, 1926Three images from the birth of Princess Elizabeth, 1926.The Duke of York, later King George VI, is shown entering 17 Bruton Street after the birth of his daughter
Dunmow Union Workhouse, EssexThe main building of the Dunmow Union Workhouse, at Great Dunmow in Essex. The workhouse, opened in 1840, was designed by George Gilbert Scott and William Bonython Moffatt. Date: 2000
Manchester Union Workhouse, LancashireMain block of the Manchester Union Workhouse at Crumpsall. The building, designed by Mills and Murgatroyd, admitted its first inmates in 1857. The site later became Springfield Hospital. Date: 2000
Wells Union Workhouse, SomersetThe entrance of the former Wells Union Workhouse, Somerset. The buildings were designed by Samuel T Welch. The site later became Priory Hospital. Date: 2000
Nottingham Union WorkhouseThe administrative block of the Nottingham Union Workhouse at Bagthorpe, opened in 1903. The site later became Nottingham City Hospital. Date: 2000
Bridgnorth Union Workhouse, ShropshireThe main building of the Bridgnorth Union Workhouse, Shropshire, now known as Andrew Evans House. Date: 2000
Four British battle cruisers at sea, WW1Four British battle cruisers at sea during the First World War. They are, from left to right, HMS Queen Mary, HMS Princess Royal, HMS Lion and HMS Tiger. Date: 1914-1916
HMS Queen Elizabeth, British battleshipHMS Queen Elizabeth, British dreadnought battleship, launched 1913, served during the First and Second World Wars, decommissioned 1948. Seen here with a close view of her two 15 inch guns
HMS Dreadnought, British battleship, launched 1906, served in the First World War, decommissioned 1919. Date: 1907
Bolton Union Workhouse, LancashireThe central tower rises above the main building of the Bolton Union Workhouse at Fishpool near Bolton, Lancashire. The building, opened in 1861, designed by George Woodhouse and Leigh Hall
HMS Dreadnought, British battleship, WW1HMS Dreadnought, British battleship, launched 1906, served in the First World War, decommissioned 1919. 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. Date: 1914-1918
British battle cruisers HMS Tiger, Princess Royal and LionBritish battle cruisers at sea, from left to right HMS Tiger, HMS Princess Royal and HMS Lion, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918
National Training School of CookeryAn afternoon practical cookery lecture at the National Training School of Cookery, South Kensington. The female students are learning how to season Fricandeau of Veal. A dog sits beside the lecturer
National Childrens Home Frodsham BranchThe National Childrens Home Frodsham Branch (also known as Newton Hall), Cheshire. Two boys are hoeing a field, while another leads a horse and plough. Date: Date unknown
Dairy at National Childrens HomeLancashire branch of the National Childrens Home at Edgworth near Bolton. Several young women are at work in the dairy. A poster on the wall advertises delicious pure cream
National Training School of CookeryMorning session in the scullery at the National Training School of Cookery, South Kensington, London. Students in aprons are engaged in cleaning and polishing. Date: 1874
Model Bakery at National Childrens HomeLancashire branch of the National Childrens Home at Edgworth near Bolton. Two young men and an older man are at work in the bakery, weighing and kneading dough
New Orpington Lodge Receiving Home, OntarioA view of the New Orpington Lodge Receiving Home in Ontario, Canada, run by the Canadian Catholic Emigration Society. The home was a reception centre for poor children from Britain before they began
Old Workhouse, Newington, KentThe old parish workhouse on Church Street, Newington, Kent. Date: Date unknown
Norwich Gaol, NorfolkA bird s-eye view sketch of the prison at St Giles, Norwich, erected in 1827. Date: Date unknown
Cartoon - The New Workhouse PorterAt a workhouse entrance, a policeman interrogates two applicants for admission - a woman and small child. Nearby, Master Prig, clearly a regular of the workhouse tramp ward
Lambeth Workhouse Schools, NorwoodThe parish of Lambeth operated a workhouse school on Elder Road, West Norwood. In 1885, the premises were extended with the erection of the New School buildings shown here. Date: 1905
Paddington Union Offices Interior of Board RoomThe wood-panelled Guardians board-room in the new office building opened by the Paddington Poor Law Union in 1902 on Harrow Road. Date: 1902
Paddington Union Offices, Harrow Road, LondonThe new offices opened by the Paddington Poor Law Union in 1902 on Harrow Road. Date: 1902