Orphan Collection

Kingsdown Orphanage, London - Children going to school
Children off to school from the Kingsdown Orphanage, Pemberton Gardens, north London

Crossley and Porter Orphanage, Halifax, West Yorkshire
Halifaxs Crossley Orphanage was founded in 1864 by Joseph, John and Francis Crossley. The building was designed by John Hogg

Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools, Cheadle Hulme
The Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools, on Claremont Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire. The school was founded in 1855 by a group of Manchester businessmen to care for and educate orphans

Spurgeons Homes, Birchington
Aerial view of the distinctive zig-zag layout of Spurgeons Homes, Birchington, Kent. The Homes were originally based at Stockwell

Cattle - small herd of Dexter cows and orphan lambs in small field Cotswolds UK
MAB-416 Cattle - small herd of Dexter cows and orphan lambs in small field Cotswolds UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Orphan Asylum, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
A view of the Wolverhampton Orphan Asylum in the West Midlands. Designed by Joseph Manning, the orphanage opened in 1854 on Penn Road at Goldthorn Hill. The building is now known as the Royal School

Barnardo Evacuees at Comlongon Castle, Dumfries
A group of Barnardos sit on a wall at Comlongon Castle, Dumfries. The property was used a an evacuation home during the Second World War. Date: circa 1942

Abandoned baby found by police, New York City, 1890s
Policeman bringing in an abandoned infant found in an alley on a winter night, New York City, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

Boys Band, Hull Sailors Orphanage
Boys naval band at the Hull Sailors Orphanage, also known as Newland Homes. The Homes, a cottage homes development, were established in 1895 by a charity originally called The Port of Hull Society

St Martins Waifs and Strays Home, Surbiton - Playground
St Martins Waifs and Strays Society Home, Surbiton. Boys play on a swing, while another holds a cat

DELACROIX: ORPHAN, 1824. Eugene Delacroix: Orphan Girl at Cemetery. Oil on canvas, 1824

Boys Band, Training Ship Indefatigable
The Boys Band of the Training Ship Indefatigable pose for their photograph in a field, near a tent -- probably at a local fete where they were performing

Glasgow Municipal Tenement Plan
Layout plan of a Glasgow Municipal Tenement. Date: 1896

Picture No. 10900759
Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) Date:

Castle Milk, Lockerbie
Castle Milk, near Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire. The house was one of several in the area used by Barnardos as an evacuation home during the Second World War

Ravelrig Barnardos Home, Balerno, Edinburgh
A view of the Ravelrig Barnardos Home, Balerno, near Edinburgh

National Childrens Home (NCH), Alverstoke - Aerial view
National Childrens Home (NCH), Alverstoke, Hampshire. Aerial view showing the boundary of the homes site. Date: July 1939

Royal Caledonian Orphan Asylum, Bushey, Hertfordshire
The Royal Caledonian Orphan Asylum at Bushey, designed by William Emerson. The buildings is now occupied by the Purcell School for Young Musicians. Date: circa 1905

Good Templar Orphanage, Sunbury
Children play on Maypole swings at the Good Templar Orphanage, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex

National Childrens Home (NCH), Harpenden - Aerial view
National Childrens Home (NCH), Harpenden. Aerial view

St Edwards Orphanage, Liverpool - Carpentry
St Edwards Orphanage, Broad Green, Liverpool - manual instruction room. Boys at work benches with tools

St Edwards Orphanage, Liverpool - Boys band
St Edwards Orphanage, Broad Green, Liverpool - the boys band pose with their instruments

Victorian London boys begging and sweeping street, 1870
Vintage engraving of Victorian London boys begging and sweeping street. Mothers Last Words, Mrs Sewell, c.1870

Victorian London orphan boy begging on the street, 1870
Vintage engraving of Victorian London orphan boy begging on the street, 1870. Mothers Last Words, Mrs Sewell

Australian Ladies Pipe Band - World Tour - souvenir of the visit of the band under Drum-Major William Darwin F.R.G.S. and Pipe-Major Jessie Young

Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire
Aerial view of the Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. The Homes, laid out as a village of cottage homes, were opened in 1878 by William Quarrier

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

Dr Barnardos Village Homes for Girls, Barkingside, Essex
Dr Barnardos Village Homes for Girls at Barkingside, Ilford, Essex. The homes were opened 1876 as a cottage homes development with the girls living in family groups under the supervision of a house

Dining Hall, Alexandra Orphanage, Haverstock Hill, London
The dining hall of the Alexandra Orphanage on Maitland Park Road, Haverstock Hill, North London. Sausages appear to be the dish of the day

Kilburn Orphanage of the Infant Saviour
A group photo of the residents of the Kilburn Orphanage of the Infant Saviour. Date: Early 1900s

Pickering Garth Waifs and Strays Home, Hull
Children and staff outside the Pickering Garth Waifs and Strays Home, Hull

Aerial View of Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples Home, Alton
An aerial View of Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples Home, Alton, Hampshire. Date: circa 1930s

Shepherd fitting lamb-skin to motherless lamb in Angmering, April 1934 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N8974

Barnardos Stepney Causeway - Home & Hospital
A view across railway lines of the Barnardos Boys Home (left) and Hospital, Stepney Causeway, East London. Date: early 1900s

The Babes in the Wood, 1903. From A Peep into Fairyland, by E. F. & C. Manning. [Frederick Warne & Co. London, New York, 1903]

Scene from Silas Marner by George Eliot, 1882. Artist: Mary L Gow
Scene from Silas Marner by George Eliot, 1882. Eppie, the orphan adopted by the lonely miser and linen-weaver, Silas Marner

Headingley Orphan Homes, Leeds - Boys Playground
Boys in the playground at the Headingley Orphan Homes, Leeds Date: circa 1909

Headingley Orphan Homes, Leeds - Boys at Camp
Boys and staff from Headingley Orphan Homes pose in front of a tent at their annual summer camp. Date: circa 1916

Snaresbrook Royal Merchant Seamens Orphanage Infirmary
A view of the infirmary building at the Merchant Seamens Orphanage, Snaresbrook, North London. Date: circa 1910

Home for Motherless Children, Eric House, Mattock Lane, Ealing

British Orphan Asylum, Slough
A view of the British Orphan Asylum, Slough - then in Buckinghamshire. The building, formerly a hotel, was taken over in the 1920s by the Licensed Victuallers School. Date: circa 1908

CARTOON: IRISH IMMIGRATION. Assisted Immigrant from Kerry Workhouse. Who says I m a pauper
CARTOON: IRISH IMMIGRATION. Assisted Immigrant from Kerry Workhouse. " Who says I m a pauper, or will be a burden upon the country

Band Advertisement, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
Advertisement offering the services of the Band of the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland

Carpentry & plumbing, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
Boys learning carpentry and plumbing on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland. In 1868

General Store at Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir
The general store at the Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. Jars of sweets feature prominently on its shelves

School at Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir
Children pouring out of the school at the Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. The Homes, laid out as a village of cottage homes, were opened in 1878 by William Quarrier

Children at Play, Hull Sailors Orphanage
Children playing at the Hull Sailors Orphanage, also known as Newland Homes. The boys are in naval uniform. A gardener mows the grass

Laundry at National Childrens Home, Harpenden, Herts
Girls iron and fold clean washing in the laundry at the National Childrens Home, Harpenden, Hertfordshire

Chimpanzee Lying on bed at Orphanage / Nursery for young chimpanzees Congo, Central Africa
LA-1190 CHIMPANZEE - lying on bed at Orphanage / Nursery for young chimpanzees Congo, Central Africa Pan troglodytes Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Childrens Convalescent Home, Wilby, Northants
Staff in the grounds of the Childrens Convalescent Home, Wilby, near Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Date: Date unknown

Barnardos Fire Drill, Woodford Bridge
A boy is carried down a ladder during a fire drill at the Barnardos boys home at Woodford Bridge, Essex. Date: Date unknown

Gordon Boys Home, Woking - Engineers shop
Gordon Boys Home, Woking. Uniformed boys at work in the engineers shop. Date: circa 1909

Gordon Boys Home, Woking. A view of the buildings

St Marks Home, Natland, Kendal
St Marks Waifs and Strays Home at Natland, near Kendal

St Marys Industrial School, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow
St Marys Industrial School for Roman Catholic Boys, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow. Entrance to main building. Date: Early 1900s

Eastnor Waifs and Strays Home
Girls and staff outside the Waifs and Strays Home at Eastnor, near Ledbury, Herefordshire

Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields, Northumberland
The Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland. In 1868, James Hall and other local businessmen set up a charity to provide shelter for Tyneside waifs

Home for Waifs and Strays, Belbroughton, Worcestershire
Some of the residents stand in front of the Home for Waifs and Strays at Belbroughton, Worcestershire, opened in 1889

Syrie Elmslie - Mrs Barnardo
Mrs Thomas Barnardo, the former Syrie Elmslie. Date: circa 1905

London Orphan Asylum, Watford, Boys House
London Orphan Asylum, Watford. Architects design for a Boys House. Date: 1869

Farnborough National Childrens Home (NCH) - Playground
Farnborough National Childrens Home (NCH). Boys at play in the homes playground

Training Ship Indefatigable, New Ferry, Cheshire
The Training Ship Indefatigable, moored on the River Mersey, off New Ferry, Cheshire, was established in 1865 to receive the sons and orphans of sailors, and other poor and destitute boys

Orphaned Muslim Children at Karachi Refugee Camp
Separated or orphaned children at a refugee camp in Karachi set up for Muslims fleeing from India to Pakistan

Sunshine Home for Blind Babies, Southerndown, Glamorgan
Two children and a woman in the garden of the Sunshine Home for Blind Babies, Southerndown, Glamorgan. Date: circa 1950

The Angel and the Orphan, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Angel and the Orphan, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) five calves, orphaned from poaching feeding from a trough at dusk at the Rhino Revolution orphanage near Hoedspruit, South Africa. May 2017

Orphans going to Coney Island, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Orphans going to Coney Island, 1911

Orphans going to Coney Island in Autos, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Orphans going to Coney Island in Autos, 1911

"Infant Orphan Election at the London Tavern - Polling", by G.E. Hicks... 1865. Creator: W Thomas
"Infant Orphan Election at the London Tavern - Polling", by G.E. Hicks, in the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1865. Engraving of a painting

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"From Manchester Warehousemen to New York City: A Journey of Orphans" Step into the past as we explore the lives of orphans across different eras and locations. Starting with the Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools in Cheadle Hulme, witness the resilience of children who found solace within these walls. In the 1890s, an abandoned baby was discovered by police on the streets of bustling New York City. This poignant moment reminds us of the hardships faced by countless infants during that era. Traveling north to Comlongon Castle in Dumfries, we encounter Barnardo Evacuees - young souls evacuated from their homes during times of war. Their stories echo through time, reminding us of sacrifice and hope amidst chaos. Hull Sailors Orphanage presents a heartwarming scene with its Boys Band. These talented youngsters find joy and camaraderie through music, showcasing their talents despite difficult circumstances. The Orphan Asylum in Wolverhampton stands as a testament to community support for vulnerable children in West Midlands. It serves as a reminder that compassion can create brighter futures for those without families. Crossley and Porter Orphanage in Halifax paints a picture of unity among orphaned children from West Yorkshire. Together they navigate life's challenges while finding strength within each other's company. At St Martins Waifs and Strays Home in Surbiton, laughter fills the air as children enjoy themselves on the playground. Here, they experience moments of pure childhood bliss despite their uncertain beginnings. Onboard Training Ship Indefatigable, boys form a band that resonates far beyond its maritime setting. Music becomes their refuge amidst turbulent waters – proof that even they can create harmony out of adversity. Venturing into Cotswolds UK reveals an unexpected bond between Dexter cows and orphan lambs grazing together peacefully—a symbol of unlikely connections formed when love knows no boundaries.