Orphans Collection (page 19)

Feltham Industrial Schools (later Borstal) - Entrance
Entrance gates and lodge at the Feltham Industrial Schools, Middlesex. The establishment was converted to a Borstal in 1910. Date: early 1900s

Edinburgh Day Industrial School - Cookery
A cookery class at the Day Industrial School, St Johns Hill, Edinburgh. Date: circa 1908

Edinburgh Day Industrial School - Carpentry
A carpentry class at the Day Industrial School, St Johns Hill, Edinburgh. Date: circa 1908

Dr Barnardos Boys - Musical Drill
A group of uniformed boys from an unnamed Barnardos home hold cymbals and tambourines, used to carry out a musical drill

Fegans Orphanage, Stony Stratford
The dining hall at Fegans Orphanage for Boys, Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire

Darenth Schools, Kent - Day room
Inmates sit around a dayroom at the Darenth Schools, near Dartford, Kent. The Schools were opened in 1878 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as a residential institution for imbecile children

Darenth Schools, Kent - Upholstery
Older inmates at work in the upholstery department of the Darenth Schools, near Dartford, Kent. The Schools were opened in 1878 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as a residential institution for

Darenth Schools, Kent - Tailoring
Inmates sit cross-legged in the tailoring department of the Darenth Schools, near Dartford, Kent. The Schools were opened in 1878 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as a residential institution for

Darenth Schools, Kent - Boot-making
Boot-making workshop at the Darenth Schools, near Dartford, Kent. The Schools were opened in 1878 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as a residential institution for imbecile children from London

Darenth Schools, Kent - Basket-making
Inmates making baskets at the Darenth Schools, near Dartford, Kent. The Schools were opened in 1878 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as a residential institution for imbecile children from London

Christs Hospital, Horsham
Pupils in long gowns cross the Change over Quadrangle at Christs Hospital, Horsham, Date: circa 1919

Bristol Diocesan Home, Blyth, Bristol - Dormitory
Bristol Diocesan Home, Blyth, Bristol - girls asleep in a dormitory. The beds carry brass plaques commemorating those giving financial support to the establishment. Date: circa 1908

St Francis Home for Roman Catholic Boys, Shefford
The new building for the St Francis Home for Roman Catholic Boys, Shefford, designed by S.J. Nicholl. The home was later also an Industrial School. Date: 1880

Shoeblacks Saffron Hill paying-in wages
Boys at the Saffron Hill Shoeblack Brigade paying-in their days takings. Date: circa 1902

Metropolitan Police Orphanage, Twickenham - Art Room
Metropolitan Police Orphanage, Twickenham. Boys sit at desks drawing. The walls are lined with their work. Date: circa 1910

Saltersford School Cadet PT Team
Cadet PT Team (GB Champions 1929) at Saltersford School (formerly Saltersford Reformatory) for Boys, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire. Date: circa 1929

Ragged School Union Cr裨e, Ogle Mews
Ragged School Union Cr裨 e, Ogle Mews, Fitzroy Square, London. Date: 1896

Yorkshire School for the Blind, York - Gymnastics
The Senior class at the Yorkshire School for the Blind, York, give a display of their physical training prowess

Waifs and Strays Society Home for Girls, East Dulwich
The Waifs and Strays Society Home for Girls, East Dulwich, known as the Lampson Home. Date: circa 1930

Workhouse Able-bodied Inmates
Able-bodied inmates at an unidentified workhouse hold sieves over wheelbarrows. Date: 1909

Workhouse Childrens Ward
A childrens ward at an unidentified workhouse. Date: 1909

Workhouse Laundry
Women working in the laundry at an unidentified workhouse. Date: 1909

Workhouse Elderly Women at Tea
Elderly women at an unidentified workhouse have tea. Date: 1909

Barnardos Boys Garden City - John Capel Hanbury Hospital
Barnardos Boys Garden City, Woodford Bridge, Essex. A ward in the homes John Capel Hanbury Hospital. Date: 1930s

Wolverhampton Orphanage - Chapel Interior
Wolverhampton Orphanage. The chapel interior

Wolverhampton Orphanage - Chapel
Wolverhampton Orphanage. The chapel exterior

Wolverhampton Orphanage - Wolf Cubs
Wolverhampton Orphanage. The homes Wolf Cub Pack. Date: 1932

Wolverhampton Orphanage - Staff
Wolverhampton Orphanage. A group picture of the orphanage staff. Date: 1932

Wolverhampton Orphanage - Physics Lesson
Wolverhampton Orphanage. A physics lesson about Ohms Law. Date: 1932

Wolverhampton Orphanage - Football
Wolverhampton Orphanage. The 1932-3 Football 1st XI. Date: 1932

Wolverhampton Orphanage - Dormitory
Wolverhampton Orphanage. A long dormitory. A locker is placed at the foot of each bed. Date: 1932

Wolverhampton Orphanage - Classroom
Wolverhampton Orphanage. A classroom. Date: 1932

Wolverhampton Orphanage - Boys Scouts
Wolverhampton Orphanage. The homes Boy Scouts Troop. Date: 1932

Wolverhampton Orphanage - Boys
Wolverhampton Orphanage. Boys in uniform. Date: 1932

Wolverhampton Orphanage - the main building. Date: 1932

London & South-Western Railway Orphanage, Woking. A view of the main building. Date: circa 1909

Homes for Officers Widows and Daughters, Wimbledon
Homes for Officers Widows and Daughters, Queen Alexandras Court, Wimbledon. Date: circa 1908

Gordon Boys Home, Woking - Drill
Gordon Boys Home, Woking. Boys on parade for marching drill, accompanied by the homes band. Date: circa 1909

Barnardos Watts Nautical Training School, Dereham - Boy & S
Barnardos Watts Nautical Training School, Dereham. One of the boys demonstrates the use of a sextant

London Orphan Asylum, Watford. A large group of girls posed with the main building behind

Wanstead Infant Orphan Asylum
Infant Orphan Asylum, Wanstead. A view of the principal fronts. Date: 1843

Royal Victoria Patriotic Asylum, Wandsworth, designed by Mr Rhode Hawkins. Date: 1857

London Orphan Asylum, Watford - Girls in Swimming Pool
London Orphan Asylum, Watford. Girls in the indoor swimming bath. Date: circa 1924

London Orphan Asylum, Watford - Boys in Swimming Pool
London Orphan Asylum, Watford. Boys in the indoor swimming bath. Date: circa 1924

Wandsworth Reformatory Letter
Copy of letter from Wandsworth Reformatory to Lincolnshire County Council offering to receive boys placed by the County and giving terms for such an arrangement. Date: 1891

Royal Victoria Patriotic Asylum, Wandsworth - Plan
Royal Victoria Patriotic Asylum, Wandsworth. Plan of the ground floor by the architect, Mr Rhode Hawkins. Date: 1857

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"From Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools to London Slums: A Journey of Hope and Resilience" In the heart of Cheadle Hulme, the echoes of laughter and learning fill the halls of the Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools. Here, young souls find solace and support, forging their own path despite life's hardships. Venturing into Feathers Court in Drury Lane, we witness a stark contrast - a glimpse into the struggles faced by orphans in London's slums. Yet even amidst adversity, these resilient children defy all odds with unwavering determination. At Comlongon Castle in Dumfries, Barnardo Evacuees find refuge from war-torn lands. In this ancient fortress turned sanctuary, they discover safety and belonging as they rebuild their shattered lives. Pyrford St Nicholas becomes a beacon of hope through its embrace of waifs and strays under the loving care of Waifs and Strays Society. These once lost souls now thrive within its nurturing walls, finding love where there was none before. Crossley and Porter Orphanage stands tall in Halifax, West Yorkshire - an emblematic symbol of resilience for countless children who have found shelter within its welcoming embrace. Together they forge lifelong bonds that transcend mere bloodlines. Hull Sailors Orphanage resonates with melodies as a boys band fills every corner with harmonious tunes. Through music's transformative power, these young hearts find solace amidst turbulent seas while cultivating talents that will carry them far beyond Hull's shores. Nestled amid Mayfield's serene landscapes lies St Mary in the Fields Childrens Colony - an idyllic haven where laughter dances on gentle breezes. Here orphaned children rediscover joy as they create memories that will forever warm their hearts. Surbiton comes alive at St Martins Waifs and Strays Home playground; here playful giggles echo through sunlit afternoons.