Orphanage Collection (page 18)

Mrs Mary Elmslie
A portrait of Mrs Mary Elmslie, who in 1839 founded the Aberdeen Female Orphan Asylum

London Magdalen Hospital - Shakespeare
Approved School inmates of the London Magdalen Hospital performing scenes from Shakespeare Date: circa 1937

Liverpool Farm School metal-workers
As part of their metal work training, Approved School inmates from the Liverpool Farm School inspect an aeroplane engine. Date: circa 1937

Moffat Orphanage, Port Glasgow
A view of the Moffat Orphanage, Port Glasgow

Waifs and Strays Society Home, Tattenhall, Cheshire
Boys 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 - exterior
View of the Home of Rest run by the Lichfield Diocese branch of the Girls Friendly Society

St Marys Waifs and Strays Society Home, Felixstowe - Dormit
Beds in a dormitory at the St Marys Waifs and Strays Society Home, Felixstowe, Suffolk

Islington Technical Home - Tailoring Shop
Boys 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

Islington Technical Home - Emigrants
Boys with large trunks preparing to emigrate from the Islington Technical Home - 7th June, 1907. The home was run by the Waifs and Strays Society. Date: 1907

Islington Technical Home - Holiday
Boys from the Islington Technical Home stand next to a barn during a holiday at Cliffe-at-Hoo, Kent. The home was run by the Waifs and Strays Society. Date: circa 1907

House of Refuge, Aberdeen
Children play outside the House of Refuge, Cumberland House, Guestrow, Aberdeen Date: 1857

Ilkley Childrens Holiday Home
Childrens Holiday Home at Ilkley, on the edge of the towns famous moor

Harborne Industrial School, Birmingham - P. T. display
A display of physical training exercises by boys in the gymnasium of the Harborne Industrial School, Birmingham Date: circa 1903

Harborne Industrial School, Birmingham - Dining Hall
Tables laid for a meal in the dining hall at the Harborne Industrial School, Birmingham Date: circa 1903

Harborne Industrial School, Birmingham - Football Champions
Football team from the Harborne Industrial School, Birmingham, pose after winning the Midland Cup. Date: 1906

Harborne Industrial School, Birmingham - Ground Floor Plan
Ground floor plan of the Harborne Industrial School, Birmingham Date: circa 1903

Harborne Industrial School, Birmingham - Carpenters Shop
Boys at benches working with carpentry tools at the Harborne Industrial School, Birmingham Date: circa 1903

Harborne Industrial School, Birmingham - Band
The boys band pose with instruments at the Harborne Industrial School, Birmingham Date: 1906

Gordon Boys Orphanage, Dover
Frontage of the Gordon Boys Orphanage, Dover, founded in 1885

London Foundling Hospital - Dining Room
Long rows of tables in the dining room at Londons Foundling Hospital. Date: circa 1895

London Foundling Hospital - Chapel
Interior of the chapel at Londons Foundling Hospital. Date: circa 1895

London Foundling Hospital - School Room
Long rows of tables in the school room at Londons Foundling Hospital. Date: circa 1895

London Foundling Hospital - Committee Room
The sumptuously decorated Committee Room at Londons Foundling Hospital. Date: circa 1895

London Foundling Hospital - Dormitory
Cots line a dormitory at Londons Foundling Hospital. Each bed has a basket underneath for storing clothes at night. Date: circa 1895

Homerton Roman Catholic Orphanage Design
Architects design by C.G. Wray for a new orphanage for Roman Catholic children. Date: 1882

Heswall Girls Orphanage, Liverpool
The Girls Orphanage at Heswall, near Liverpool occupied a Victorian folly known as Heswall Castle. Date: early 1900s

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 - 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

Royal Albert Orphanage, Bagshot, Surrey
A line of boys enters the Royal Albert Orphanage, Bagshot, Surrey

Royal Albert Orphanage, Bagshot, Surrey - baking
Boys in aprons baking bread at Royal Albert Orphanage, Bagshot, Surrey

Aberlour Orphanage, Charlestown of Aberlour, Morayshire
A view of the Aberlour Orphanage and chapel, Charlestown of Aberlour, Morayshire. It was one of Scotlands largest childrens homes. Date: circa 1907

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

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"Providing Hope and Love: A Glimpse into Orphanages Across the Globe" Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools, Cheadle Hulme: Founded in 1855, this orphanage has been a beacon of hope for countless children in need. August Hermann Francke: The visionary behind the first modern orphanage in Germany, his legacy continues to inspire similar institutions worldwide. Barnardo Evacuees at Comlongon Castle, Dumfries: During World War II, Dr. Thomas Barnardo's organization offered refuge to vulnerable children from war-torn areas. Locomotive Pacific, Southern Miniature Railway, Woking: An unexpected source of joy for orphans as they embark on thrilling train rides through picturesque landscapes. Boys Band, Hull Sailors Orphanage: Music becomes their solace as talented young boys find harmony and friendship within the walls of this unique orphanage. Gracie Fields Home and Orphanage, Peacehaven: Named after the renowned British actress and singer Gracie Fields who dedicated her life to supporting disadvantaged children. Orphan Asylum Wolverhampton West Midlands: A safe haven where abandoned children find love and nurturing amidst challenging circumstances. Crossley and Porter Orphanage Halifax West Yorkshire: This historic institution has provided shelter and education for generations of deserving young souls since its establishment in 1864. David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage Nairobi Kenya East Africa Africa): Not just human orphans but also baby elephants receive care at this remarkable sanctuary that nurtures them back to health before releasing them into the wild again. St Mary in the Fields Childrens Colony Mayfield Sussex): Nestled amidst serene countryside surroundings lies a place where little hearts are mended with compassion while embracing nature's healing touch. St Martins Waifs and Strays Home Surbiton - Playground.