Creche Collection (page 3)

Marie Hilton, founder of the pioneering cr裨 e at Stepney Causeway, where working women could leave their children

Craven Hall Wesleyan Cr裨e
Interior of the cr裨 e operated by West London Mission of the Methodist Church. Between 1894 and 1907 the cr裨 e was based at Craven Hall, Fouberts Place, Westminster. Date: circa 1896

Craven Hall Wesleyan Cr裨e - Sister Hope
Sister Hope who, for 44 years, ran the cr裨 e operated by West London Mission of the Methodist Church. Between 1894 and 1907 the cr裨 e was based at Craven Hall, Fouberts Place

Children at a nursery school, Balham, SW London. Date: 1950s

Ragged Schools Creche, Field Lane, London
Young children in the care of two nurses at the Field Lane Ragged Schools creche. Date: Date unknown

Babies in Cradles
Babies in cradles with wheels in one of the yards at a maternity hospital and creche, Paris, France. Date: early 1930s

Kids Hang out Washing
Three children at a maternity hospital and creche in Paris, France, pegging out laundry on washing day. Date: early 1930s

Maternity Hospital Baby
A baby sitting on one of the beds at a maternity hospital and creche in Paris, France. Date: early 1930s

Paris Maternity Hospital
A group of women doing needlework around a table, with only one child to supervise between them, at a maternity hospital and creche in Paris, France. Date: early 1930s

WWI: REFUGEES, 1919. A young girl at an American Red Cross daycare in Levallois-Perret, France. Photograph, 1919

The Upper Creche and pound for Small Children, in the Fitch Creche, Buffalo
The Upper Creche and " pound" for Small Children, in the Fitch Creche, Buffalo, N.Y

The Foundling Nursery (litho)
XIR71726 The Foundling Nursery (litho) by Marlet, Jean Henri (1771-1847); 18x26 cm; Musee de l Assistance Publique, Hopitaux de Paris

The Creche, or Babys Home, in Stepney, London, Uk, 1871: the Play Room

The foundling home (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR253258 The foundling home (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Musee de l Assistance Publique, Hopitaux de Paris

Crib, Nevers (spun glass)
XIR168112 Crib, Nevers (spun glass) by French School, (18th century); Musee du Vieux-Marseille, Marseille, France; French, out of copyright

Crib with figures made from bread (mixed media)
XIR186233 Crib with figures made from bread (mixed media) by French School, (18th century); Musee du Vieux-Marseille, Marseille, France; French, out of copyright

Picture No. 10848444
King Penguin - colony (Aptenodytes patagonicus) Date:

The Creche, or Babys Home, in Stepney, London, Uk, 1871: the Nursery

Five two month old brown penguins huddled together

Cape fur seal nursery C013 / 6152
Cape fur seal nursery, with pups among rocks. The cape fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus) inhabits coastal regions around southern and south-western Africa, where it forms large colonies

Kingsway Creche
A group of toddlers at Kingsway creche, London. Date: early 1930s

Impala (Aepyceros melampus) adult female with young, group standing alert in creche, Ruaha N. P. Tanzania
Impala (Aepyceros melampus) adult female with young, group standing alert in creche, Ruaha N.P. Tanzania

Emperor Penguin chicks in creche, (Aptenodytes forsteri), Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Two small children with teddy bears in a nursery
Two small children with their teddy bears in a nursery, standing in front of a barred window

Holloway Castles prison creche
Holloway Castle womens prison introduced the first creche for prison babies. Babies were admitted if they were born in prison or were under three months when their mothers were jailed

Dog in a Creche
A chilled-out dog arouses the curiosity of three crawling babies in a London creche!

Foundling Toddlers
Toddlers playing outdoors at the Foundling Hospital site in Guildford Street, London

Foundlings at Play
Children playing outdoors in the sunshine at the Foundling Hospital, Guildford Street, London

Children in Creche 1960
Children and nurses in a creche in Italy

King penguin JPF 11208 Breeding colomy with chicks 10 month old Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, December
JPF-11208 King PENGUIN - Breeding colony with 10 month old chicks Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, December. Aptenodytes patagonicus Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display

Emperor Penguin AU 17/GR Creche & Adult birds, Antarctica. Aptenodytes forsteri © G. Robertson / ARDEA LONDON
AU-17-GR Emperor Penguin - Creche & Adult Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Emperor Penguin - colony of adults and chicks resting. Snow hill island - Antarctica
WAT-11374 Emperor Penguin - colony of adults and chicks resting Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Emperor Penguin - adult with group of chicks. Snow hill island - Antarctica
WAT-11365 Emperor Penguin - adult with group of chicks Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Emperor Penguin - group of adults and chicks. Snow hill island - Antarctica
WAT-11212 Emperor Penguin - group of adults and chicks Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Captivating Creches: A Glimpse into Diverse Penguin Colonies and Historical Childcare" Emperor Penguins, Aptenodytes forsteri, showcase their remarkable parenting skills as adults with chicks huddled together in a creche to keep warm on Snow Hill Island in Antarctica. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of an Emperor Penguin colony on ice during twilight hours, creating a mesmerizing scene amidst the vast Antarctic landscape. Explore the historical significance of municipal creches as we delve into Chartres, France's Municipal Creche pre-1900 - a testament to early childcare practices that shaped communities. Journey to South Georgia Island's Gold Harbour and immerse yourself in the vibrant King penguin colony where adorable fluffy youngsters thrive under nature's watchful eye. Step back in time with a glimpse of childhood nostalgia through a vintage baby walker from the 1930s - an artifact that symbolizes carefree moments and innocent exploration. Uncover the enchanting Manarola nativity scene nestled behind Corniglia and San Bernardino within Italy's picturesque Cinque Terre National Park, evoking warmth and spirituality during festive seasons. Reflect upon society's commitment to providing shelter and support for vulnerable children by exploring Childrens Home from 1884 through an engaging engraving capturing its essence. In this captivating collection of images ranging from penguins' heartwarming creches in Antarctica to historical child welfare initiatives worldwide, we celebrate both nature's wonders and human compassion towards nurturing our young ones throughout history.