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Ceramic Figurine of Muller OrphansA ceramic figurine of boy and girl orphans from Mullers Orphan Homes, Bristol. A portrait of George Muller hangs above the fireplace
Mayford School, Woking - Agricultural TrainingMayford School, near Woking, Surrey. Boys in a large field work with fork, rake and plough. A horse pulls a plough tended by a man and boy. Date: circa 1930
Mayford School, Woking - FarmyardFarmyard at Mayford School, near Woking, Surrey. Boys with pitchforks work at a haystack. Another carries buckets. Date: circa 1930
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
Derby Railway Servants Orphanage - Boys DormitoryBoys dormitory at the Railway Servants Orphanage, Derby. Each bed has a basket underneath for storing clothes at night. Date: circa 1910
Christs Hospital, NewgateA view of Christs Hospital, Newgate. The former Greyfriars Convent became a home for orphans in 1552. Damaged in the Great Fire of London
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
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
Amsterdam Burger Weeshuis (Orphanage) - Sewing ClassGirls in a sewing class at the Burger Weeshuis (orphanage) on Kalverstraat, Amsterdam, opened in 1580
Amsterdam Burger Weeshuis (Orphanage) - Sewing LessonsGirl learning to sew at the Burger Weeshuis (orphanage) on Kalverstraat, Amsterdam, opened in 1580. One sits at a sewing machine
Amsterdam Burger Weeshuis (Orphanage) - Linen Sewing LessonsGirl learning to sew at the Burger Weeshuis (orphanage) on Kalverstraat, Amsterdam, opened in 1580. One sits at a sewing machine
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) - Older Orphans RoomOlder girls, some sewing, at the Burger Weeshuis (orphanage) on Kalverstraat, Amsterdam, opened in 1580
Amsterdam Burger Weeshuis (Orphanage) - Ironing RoomIroning room at the Burger Weeshuis (orphanage) on Kalverstraat, Amsterdam, opened in 1580
Amsterdam Burger Weeshuis (Orphanage) - Linen RoomLinen room at the Burger Weeshuis (orphanage) on Kalverstraat, Amsterdam, opened in 1580. Girls iron sheets and other items
Amsterdam Burger Weeshuis (Orphanage) - Church AttendanceGirls in uniform lined up for church at the Burger Weeshuis (orphanage) on Kalverstraat, Amsterdam, opened in 1580
Amsterdam Burger Weeshuis (Orphanage) - Childrens RoomChildrens room at the Burger Weeshuis (orphanage) on Kalverstraat, Amsterdam, opened in 1580. There is a crib, and a dolls pram and cot
Amsterdam Burger Weeshuis (Orphanage) - Church AttendanceGirls in uniform go to church at the Burger Weeshuis (orphanage) on Kalverstraat, Amsterdam, opened in 1580
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
Amsterdam Burger Weeshuis (Orphanage) - Area for Older WorkiArea for older working boys at the Burger Weeshuis (orphanage) on Kalverstraat, Amsterdam, opened in 1580
Amsterdam Burger Weeshuis (Orphanage) - Basketball GameBasketball game 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
London Orphan Asylum, Hackney Road, ClaptonA view of the London Orphan Asylum, opened in 1825 at Hackney Road, Clapton. Date: circa 1840
Liverpool Boys Orphan Asylum BandMembers of the Orphan Asylum for Boys band, dressed in sailor suits and holding instruments. The Asylum, on Myrtle Street, Liverpool, opened in 1854. Date: 1890s
LCC Lodging House Parker Street, London - Wrapper WritersWrapper writers at work at the London County Council-run Lodging House at Parker Street, London Date: 1902
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
LCC Lodging House Parker Street, London - Dining RoomDining-room at the London County Council-run Lodging House at Parker Street, London Date: 1897
LCC Lodging House Parker Street, London - sitting roomSitting-room at the London County Council-run Lodging House at Parker Street, London Date: 1902
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
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
LCC Lodging House Parker Street, London - admission ticketAdmission ticket for London County Council-run Lodging House at Parker Street, London Date: 1902
Nazareth House, Lancaster - KitchenStaff and, perhaps, two of the older inmates in the kitchen at the Nazareth House, Lancaster, run by the Sisters of Nazareth
HMS Vulcan Torpedo-boat in Dry DockHMS Vulcan was launched in 1889 as a cruiser and torpedo-boat depot ship. Visible at top of picture are the curved arms of the special cranes fitted for deploying torpedo boats. Date: 1896
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
House of Mercy, West Yorkshire - Hospital and ChapelHospital and chapel at the Horbury House of Mercy, a home for penitent fallen women. Date: early 1900s
House of Mercy, West Yorkshire - Retreat HouseRetreat House at the Horbury House of Mercy, a home for penitent fallen women. Date: early 1900s
House of Mercy, West Yorkshire - Saints GardenSaints Garden at the Horbury House of Mercy, a home for penitent fallen women. Date: early 1900s
House of Mercy, West Yorkshire - ChapelChapel interior at the Horbury House of Mercy, a home for penitent fallen women. Date: early 1900s
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