Orphans Collection (page 2)

St Marys Home, Rottingdean, Sussex
St Marys Home, Rottingdean, a magdalen home founded in 1855 for fallen young women. Date: Date unknown

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spring Bank Orphanage Band, Hull
The boys band at the Spring Bank Orphanage Band, Hull, pose with their instruments and conductor. Date: 1920

Harborne Industrial School, Birmingham - Swimming Bath
Boys in the swimming bath at Harborne Industrial School, Birmingham. The pool measured 50 feet by 20 feet. Date: circa 1903

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 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

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

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

Waifs and Strays Society Lincoln - Boot polishing
Boys polishing boots at the Waifs and Strays Society Home, Lincoln Date: 1896

Barnardos Ever Open Door, Southampton
Exterior of Barnardos Ever Open Door hostel, Southampton Date: circa 1905

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

National Childrens Home, Nottingham
A view of the National Childrens Home, Alexandra Park, Nottingham

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

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

Lotterie / Lottery (colour litho)
8666284 Lotterie / Lottery (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lotterie. Die Lotterie hat ihren Namen von dem franzosischen Wort lot (Los)

A scene within the Metropolitan Police Orphanage
5616514 A scene within the Metropolitan Police Orphanage; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a scene within the Metropolitan Police Orphanage. Dated 19th Century)

An orphan being given a comforting kiss by a younger school friend, 1850
3478111 An orphan being given a comforting kiss by a younger school friend, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an orphan being given a comforting kiss by a younger school friend)

The dinning hall of an orphanage, 1850
3478038 The dinning hall of an orphanage, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the dinning hall of an orphanage in France. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Orphan children, 1884
3478908 Orphan children, 1884; (add.info.: Orphan children: Older brother buying material at the drapers for his sister's school frocks. London, 1884.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The exterior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage
5616512 The exterior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the exterior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage. Dated 19th Century)

The facade of Erdington Orphanage
5616430 The facade of Erdington Orphanage; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the facade of Erdington Orphanage. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1869); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Brother and sister joined in grief after the death of a parent, 1872
3478910 Brother and sister joined in grief after the death of a parent, 1872; (add.info.: Brother and sister joined in grief after the death of a parent)

The dinning hall of an orphanage, 1850
3478039 The dinning hall of an orphanage, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the dinning hall of an orphanage in France run by the Sisters of St. Vincent de Paul)

Orphans of Les Hospices de Beaune, Burgundy (b/w photo)
8675624 Orphans of Les Hospices de Beaune, Burgundy (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orphans of Les Hospices de Beaune, Burgundy)

New York Foundling Hospital - Sister Anna Michella with baby and cradle, 1917-26 (b/w photo)
8855377 New York Foundling Hospital - Sister Anna Michella with baby and cradle, 1917-26 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

A couple of devoted servants adopt an orphan, 1887 (engraving)
ELD4834956 A couple of devoted servants adopt an orphan, 1887 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A couple of devoted servants whose masters just died)

The interior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage
5616513 The interior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the interior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage. Dated 19th Century)

A young nursemaid preparing the youngest children for bed at the orphanage, 1850
3478037 A young nursemaid preparing the youngest children for bed at the orphanage, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a young nursemaid preparing the youngest children for bed at the orphanage)

Orphan working school, Haverstock Hill, Hampstead Road, London (engraving)
8677161 Orphan working school, Haverstock Hill, Hampstead Road, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orphan working school, Haverstock Hill)

Centenary festival of the Orphan Wrking School, at the London Tavern, 27 February 1858 (engraving)
8676301 Centenary festival of the Orphan Wrking School, at the London Tavern, 27 February 1858 (engraving) by English School

New York Foundling Hospital nuns with children (b/w photo)
8855380 New York Foundling Hospital nuns with children (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; © New-York Historical Society .

New York Foundling Hospital "Orphan train" group, c.1923 (b/w photo)
8855381 New York Foundling Hospital "Orphan train" group, c.1923 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The exterior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage
5616510 The exterior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the exterior of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage. Dated 19th Century)

The dinning hall of Erdington Orphanage
5616429 The dinning hall of Erdington Orphanage; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the dining hall of Erdington Orphanage. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1869); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The dinning hall of an orphanage, 1850
3478036 The dinning hall of an orphanage, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the dinning hall of an orphanage in France. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Brother and sister joined in conversation, 1872
3478911 Brother and sister joined in conversation, 1872; (add.info.: Brother and sister joined in conversation, after the death of a parent)

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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.