Warehousemen Collection

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

School Band, Rusell Hill Schools, Purley, Victorian period

Fire Brigade, Warehousemen and Clerks Schools, Russell Hill, Purley

School band, Warehousemen and Clerks Schools, Russell Hill, Purley

Fire drill, Rusell Hill Schools, Purley, Victorian period

Fire drill, Warehousemen and Clerks Schools, Russell Hill, Purley

Gymnastics, Rusell Hill Schools, Purley, Victorian period

Warehousemen and Clerks Schools, Russell Hill, Purley

Dormitory, Rusell Hill Schools, Purley, Victorian period

Dormitory, Warehousemen and Clerks Schools, Russell Hill, Purley

Rusell Hill Schools, Purley, Victorian period

Gymnasium, Warehousemen and Clerks Schools, Russell Hill, Purley

Classroom, Warehousemen and Clerks Schools, Russell Hill, Purley

Aunt Sallys Levee, Crystal Palace, 15 June 1861 (engraving)
610441 Aunt Sallys Levee, Crystal Palace, 15 June 1861 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aunt Sallys Levee, Crystal Palace)

Adverts, Dunsmuir & Jackson, Stewart & McDonald
Adverts for Dunsmuir & Jackson, Marine Engine Makers, Govan Engine Works, Glasgow, and Stewart & McDonald, Wholesale Warehousemen and Manufacturers, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

The Prince of Wales opening the Warehousemen and Clerks New Schools, Ladies placing Purses before the Prince (engraving)
1099224 The Prince of Wales opening the Warehousemen and Clerks New Schools, Ladies placing Purses before the Prince (engraving) by English School

Trade card for James Shoolbred & Company, linen and woollen drapers, silk mercers, carpet and damask merchants
6032165 Trade card for James Shoolbred & Company, linen and woollen drapers, silk mercers, carpet and damask merchants, warehousemen, cabinet manufacturers and upholsterers, Tottenham House

The Warehousemen and Clerks Schools, Hatcham-Grove House, New-Cross (engraving)
1608333 The Warehousemen and Clerks Schools, Hatcham-Grove House, New-Cross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Warehousemen and Clerks Schools)

Warehousemen and Clerks Schools, Russell Hill, near the Caterham Junction on the London... (engraving)
2812206 Warehousemen and Clerks Schools, Russell Hill, near the Caterham Junction on the London... (engraving) by English School

The Warehousemen and Clerks Schools, Croydon (engraving)
1610782 The Warehousemen and Clerks Schools, Croydon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Warehousemen and Clerks Schools, Croydon)

Russell Hill School, Purley
Russell Hill School (formerly the Warehousemen, Clerks and Drapers Schools), Purley, Surrey

Manchester Warehousemen and Clerks Orphan Schools, Cheadle Hulme - dining hall laid out with a meal buns and bread and butter. Staff stand at the rear. Date: early 1900s

Warehousemen, Clerks and Drapers Schools, Purley Playing Fi
Warehousemen, Clerks and Drapers Schools, Purley, Surrey. Girls playing hockey

Manchester Warehousemen and Clerks Orphanage, Cheadle Hulme. The girls hockey team pose in their kit. Date: circa 1923

Dining Hall at Russell School, Addington
Dining Hall interior at Russell School, Addington, near Croydon, formerly known as the Warehousemen, Clerks and Drapers Schools

Assembly Hall and Chapel Tower at Russell School, Addington, near Croydon, formerly known as the Warehousemen, Clerks and Drapers Schools

Chapel at Russell School, Addington
Chapel interior at Russell School, Addington, near Croydon, formerly known as the Warehousemen, Clerks and Drapers Schools

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The Warehousemen and Clerks Schools, Hatcham-Grove House, New Cross

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The Prince of Wales Opening the Warehousemen and Clerks New Schools: Ladies Placing Purses before the Prince, 1866

War Memorial - Wellington, New Zealand Date: circa 1920s

School at New Cross
The Warehousemen and Clerks School in Hatcham Grove, New Cross

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"Unveiling the Legacy of Warehousemen: A Glimpse into Manchester's Orphan Schools" Step back in time to Cheadle Hulme, where the echoes of a bygone era still resonate within the walls of the Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools. This institution, rooted in history and compassion, provided solace and education to countless children during its existence. In this captivating journey through time, we witness the vibrant spirit of youth as it reverberates through the halls. The School Band at Rusell Hill Schools in Purley takes center stage, their melodious tunes filling every corner with joyous melodies that transcend generations. Even amidst adversity, these young musicians found solace in their harmonies. Safety was paramount for these warehousemen's offspring, evident from the diligent Fire Brigade at Warehousemen and Clerks Schools. With unwavering dedication and training beyond their years, they stood ready to protect their fellow students from any potential harm. Witnessing a fire drill at both Rusell Hill Schools and Warehousemen and Clerks Schools showcases how preparedness became second nature for these brave souls. Beyond academics and safety drills lay an emphasis on physical well-being. Gymnastics played a pivotal role in shaping young minds at both Rusell Hill Schools and Warehousemen and Clerks Schools' Gymnasiums under Russell's watchful eye. These exercises not only fostered discipline but also nurtured resilience among students who would soon face life's challenges head-on. As twilight fell upon Victorian-era dormitories nestled within Purley's picturesque landscape, dreams took flight within those hallowed walls. The Dormitory experience offered comfort amidst solitude while fostering camaraderie amongst peers enduring similar circumstances - be it at Rusell Hill or Warehousemen and Clerks schools.