Fatherless Collection

Dining Hall, Reedham Orphanage, Purley, Surrey
The dining hall at the Reedham Orphanage, Old Lodge Lane, Purley, Surrey. It was founded by the Rev Dr Andrew Reed, a Congregational Minister

London Orphan Asylum Watford
Photograph showing boys and girls sitting separately on long benches at dinner-time in the refectory. The East London orphanage were five hundred children received an excellent education. Date: 1907

Widowed and Fatherless (engraving)
1059857 Widowed and Fatherless (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Widowed and Fatherless)

Driving away the Ass of the Fatherless, and taking the Widows Ox (engraving)
5218554 Driving away the Ass of the Fatherless, and taking the Widows Ox (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Driving away the Ass of the Fatherless)

Widowed and Fatherless, exhibited in the Royal Academy (engraving)
1595736 Widowed and Fatherless, exhibited in the Royal Academy (engraving) by Kennington, Thomas Benjamin (1856-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Widowed and Fatherless)

The London Poor, Sketches in a Common Lodging-House in Spitalfields (litho)
1595675 The London Poor, Sketches in a Common Lodging-House in Spitalfields (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London Poor)

"Pure Religion and Undefiled before God is this, to Visit the Fatherless and Widows in their Affliction
5232996 " Pure Religion and Undefiled before God is this, to Visit the Fatherless and Widows in their Affliction, " etc (engraving) by English School

Brixton Orphanage for Fatherless Girls
A view of the frontage of the Orphanage for Fatherless Girls, Barrington Road, Brixton. Date: Date unknown

The Fatherless (engraving)
1614110 The Fatherless (engraving) by Reid, John Robertson (1851-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fatherless. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 July 1885)

Widowed and Fatherless (engraving)
1051344 Widowed and Fatherless (engraving) by Calkin, Lance (1859-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Widowed and Fatherless)

The Fatherless in Church (engraving)
1038060 The Fatherless in Church (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fatherless in Church, A Scene in Ireland in 1888)

Capital One Million (engraving)
2772426 Capital One Million (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capital One Million)

Asylum for Fatherless Children in Course of Erection at Denmark Hill (engraving)
2772348 Asylum for Fatherless Children in Course of Erection at Denmark Hill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Widows Walk, 1887 (oil on panel)
NUL386991 The Widows Walk, 1887 (oil on panel) by Callias, Horace de (1847-1921); 145x100.5 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

New Asylum for Fatherless Children, Reedham 1858
Exterior of the new Asylum for Fatherless Children, at Couisdon, near Croydon. Date: 1858

Southern Railway Servants Orphanage, Woking, Surrey
An aerial view of the Southern Railway Servants Orphanage at Woking which housed orphaned or fatherless children of the railway companys employees. Date: Date unknown

School Certificate
G Percy Carter of the Asylum for Fatherless Children Reedham, Surrey passed " Excellent" in Geometry of the first grade for children in elementary day schools

Andrew Reed
A portrait of Andrew Reed, founder of several childrens institutions including the London Orphan Asylum, the Infant Orphan Asylum and the Asylum for Fatherless Children

The Loss of the Utopia Off Ragged Staff, Gibraltar: Fatherless and Motherless, Some
The Loss of the Utopia Off Ragged Staff, Gibraltar: Fatherless and Motherless, some of the Rescued Children in the Royal Naval Hospital

Fatherless children and widows, engraving 1890

The Widow of the Ile de Sein, 1880 (oil on canvas)
XIR162944 The Widow of the Ile de Sein, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Renouf, Emile (1845-94); 260x170 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Quimper, France; (add.info.: La Veuve de l Ile de Sein; ); French

Boer War - Charity Fundraiser for Widows and Fatherless
The Boer Wars - Charity Fundraiser in South Croydon, London for Widows and Fatherless Children - decorated horse tram. Date: circa 1901

Moses Montefiore (1784-1885) Italian-born English philanthropist and campaigner for Jewish rights. Here in 1860s with girls of the Isle of Thanet Orphanage, Kent, watched by Mrs Tait

The Princess Louise Home for fatherless and orphaned girls, Wanstead, Essex, England, which took in 40 to 50 girls a year

Fatherless children and widows, engraving 1890

Motherless, fatherless, starving - How much to save these little lives?. Poster showing a Red Cross nurse among small children, some with French flags

School Certificate Art
George Percy Carter of the Asylum for Fatherless Children Reedham, Surrey got a " Credit" pass for drawing in Standard VII. He is obviously more of a mathematician than artist!

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Caption: The Fatherless: A Tale of Resilience and Hope In the heart of Purley, Surrey, stands the historic Reedham Orphanage - a sanctuary for countless fatherless children. Within its walls, these young souls find solace and support as they navigate life's challenges. London Orphan Asylum in Watford echoes with stories of resilience. Here, fatherless children forge their own paths, defying adversity with unwavering determination. Engravings like "Widowed and Fatherless" depict the harsh realities faced by those left without paternal guidance. Yet amidst sorrow, there is strength - exemplified by engravings such as "Driving away the Ass of the Fatherless, " showcasing resilience against all odds. The Royal Academy exhibits art that captures both pain and triumph. "Widowed and Fatherless" serves as a poignant reminder that even in loss, hope can flourish. "The London Poor" lithograph reveals another facet of this narrative - glimpses into common lodging-houses where fatherlessness intersects with poverty. It underscores society's responsibility to uplift those in need. Engraved words echo through time: "Pure Religion. . to Visit the Fatherless. " This timeless message calls upon us to extend compassion to widows and orphans alike during their darkest hours. Brixton Orphanage for Fatherless Girls emerges as a beacon of empowerment. Here, young girls find refuge from life's storms while discovering their own potential within supportive community walls. "The Fatherless" engraving speaks volumes about untold stories yearning to be heard. Their voices echo through history, reminding us that every child deserves love and care regardless of circumstances. Within church walls depicted in engravings like "The Fatherless in Church, " faith becomes an anchor for those who have lost fathers but found solace within spiritual communities offering love and acceptance. Tragedy strikes indiscriminately; even at sea aboard the ill-fated "Utopia" off Ragged Staff, Gibraltar.