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Tennal Approved School, Birmingham - CampingBoy scout troop from the Tennal Approved School (formerly Harborne School), Birmingham, on a camping expedition Date: 1940s
Tennal Approved School, Birmingham - Feeding HensBoys from Tennal Approved School (formerly Harborne School), Birmingham, feeding hens Date: 1940s
Tennal Approved School, Birmingham - CampingMorning wash for boys from the Tennal Approved School (formerly Harborne School), Birmingham, on a camping expedition Date: 1940s
Tennal Approved School, Birmingham - Cadet CorpsThe cadet corps on parade at the Tennal Approved School (formerly Harborne School), Birmingham Date: 1940s
Tennal Approved School, Birmingham - RabbitsBoys at the Tennal Approved School (formerly Harborne School), Birmingham, farming Angora rabbits. Date: 1940s
Tennal Approved School, Birmingham - BoxingA boxing match at the Tennal Approved School (formerly Harborne School), Birmingham Date: 1940s
Standon Farm Industrial School, StaffordshireInmates sweep the yard at the Standon Farm Industrial School, Staffordshire, run by the Waifs and Strays Society. Date: 1907
St Edwards Orphange, Broad Green, LiverpoolThe southern aspect of St Edwards Orphanage, Liverpool, Date: circa 1920s
St Edwards Orphange, Broad Green, LiverpoolThe Dining Room and Concert Hall at St Edwards Orphanage, Liverpool, Date: circa 1920s
GFS Home of Rest, SouthportThe Home of Rest established by the Girls Friendly Society at Southport Lancashire
St Ediths Home, Clevedon, SomersetA view of St Ediths Home (or Orphanage) for Girls at Clevedon, Somerset, also known as Hallam Hall
Sheriff William WatsonWilliam Watson, Sheriff of Aberdeen, established several schools of industry in the city - fore-runners of the national Industrial School system
Salvation Army Home, Lower Clapton Road, London. At various times, the premises served as a rescue home, a knitting home, and a training institute for the Armys women social workers. Date: circa 1908
Kilmacolm Sailors Orphan HomesA view of the Sailors Orphan Homes, Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire. Date: circa 1909
Merchant Seamens Orphanage, SnaresbrookA view of the Merchant Seamens Orphanage, Snaresbrook, North London, designed by Mr G. Somers. Date: early 1900s
Rev. Grantham Munton Yorke, founder of the Birmingham Industrial School
Sailors Orphan Homes, HullA multi-view postcard of the Sailors Orphan Homes, Hull
Redhill Police Orphanage - Girl GuidesThe Girl Guide Company on parade at the Redhill Police Orphanage, Surrey
Parkhurst Prison, Isle of Wight - UniformsStaff and inmate uniforms at the juvenile penitentiary established in 1838 at Parkhurst, Isle of Wight. The prison aimed to provide boys with discipline
Harris Orphanage, Preston, LancashireOne of the childrens cottage homes at the Harris Orphanage, Preston, Lancashire
Parkhurst Prison, Isle of Wight - School roomPartitioned classroom seating at the juvenile penitentiary established in 1838 at Parkhurst, Isle of Wight. The prison aimed to provide boys with discipline
Parkhurst Prison, Isle of WightA cell at the juvenile penitentiary established in 1838 at Parkhurst, Isle of Wight. The prison aimed to provide boys with discipline, education and training prior to transportation. Date: circa 1847
Parkhurst Prison, Isle of WightA view of the juvenile penitentiary established in 1838 at Parkhurst, Isle of Wight. The prison aimed to provide boys with discipline, education and training prior to transportation. Date: circa 1847
Parkhurst Prison, Isle of Wight - ChapelInterior of chapel at the juvenile penitentiary established in 1838 at Parkhurst, Isle of Wight. The prison aimed to provide boys with discipline, education and training prior to transportation
Northcotts Approved School, Walthamstow - Puppet theatreSmartly dressed boys from Northcotts Approved School, Walthamstow, with the puppet theatre they have constructed. Date: circa 1937
First Branch of National Childrens Home, LambethThe first ever branch of the National Childrens Home, at Church Street, Lambeth
National Childrens Home, Harpenden - CarpentryBoys use tools at benches in the carpenters workshop at the National Childrens Home, Harpenden
National Childrens Home LeafletA promotional leaflet for the National Childrens Home Date: 1880
National Childrens Home Harpenden Sanatorium - GardeningChildren tending the gardens of the sanatorium at the National Childrens Home, Harpenden
National Childrens Home, FrodshamBoys play with a variety of toys in the garden of the National Childrens Home, Frodsham
National Childrens Home Appeal LeafletA Second World War leaflet appeals for funds for the National Childrens Home Date: 1940s
National Childrens Home, Chipping Norton - Garden ShelterChildren in the garden shelter of the National Childrens Home, Chipping Norton, a branch which catered for children with physical disabilities
National Childrens Home, Alverstoke - feeding chickensA girls feeds chickens on the farm at the National Childrens Home, Alverstoke, Hampshire Date: 1930s
Mrs Mary ElmslieA portrait of Mrs Mary Elmslie, who in 1839 founded the Aberdeen Female Orphan Asylum
London Magdalen Hospital - ShakespeareApproved School inmates of the London Magdalen Hospital performing scenes from Shakespeare Date: circa 1937
Liverpool Farm School metal-workersAs part of their metal work training, Approved School inmates from the Liverpool Farm School inspect an aeroplane engine. Date: circa 1937
Moffat Orphanage, Port GlasgowA view of the Moffat Orphanage, Port Glasgow
Waifs and Strays Society Home, Tattenhall, CheshireBoys stand outside the Waifs and Strays Society Home at Tattenhall, Cheshire. A few at the front have musical instruments including a large bass drum. Date: circa 1906
Lichfield Diocese GFS Home of Rest, Prestatyn - interiorInterior of the Home of Rest run by the Lichfield Diocese branch of the Girls Friendly Society
Lichfield Diocese GFS Home of Rest, Prestatyn - exteriorView of the Home of Rest run by the Lichfield Diocese branch of the Girls Friendly Society
Lichfield Diocese GFS Home of Rest, Prestatyn - dormitoryBeds and cubicles in a dormitory at the Home of Rest run by the Lichfield Diocese branch of the Girls Friendly Society
Liberton Industrial School, EdinburghA view of the Boys Industrial School, Liberton, Edinburgh Date: circa 1904
Kings Cross Rowton House - KitchenMen cook their own food at the Kings Cross Rowton House, London. The House was one of six large, low-cost hostels or doss-houses for working men established in the capital by Lord Rowton
Kings Cross Rowton House - Reading RoomMen in the reading room at the Kings Cross Rowton House, London. The House was one of six large, purpose-built, low-cost hostels or doss-houses for working men established in the capital by Lord
Kings Cross Rowton House - EntranceEntrance to the Kings Cross Rowton House, London. The House was one of six large, purpose-built, low-cost hostels or doss-houses for working men established in the capital by Lord Rowton
Kings Cross Rowton House - Dining Room DiscussionMen hold a discussion in the dining room at the Kings Cross Rowton House, London. The House was one of six large, low-cost hostels or doss-houses for working men opened in the capital by Lord Rowton
St Marys Waifs and Strays Society Home, Felixstowe - DormitBeds in a dormitory at the St Marys Waifs and Strays Society Home, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Islington Technical Home - Tailoring ShopBoys at work in the tailoring workshop at the Islington Technical Home. One is using a sewing machine. The home was run by the Waifs and Strays Society. Date: circa 1907