Orphans Collection (#9)

The Political Paul Pry: or, A Nasty Treat for Newdegate (colour litho)
3648304 The Political Paul Pry: or, A Nasty Treat for Newdegate (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Political Paul Pry: or)

Scene from I capitani della Misericordia affidano alle madri i fanciulli
875155 Scene from I capitani della Misericordia affidano alle madri i fanciulli abbandonati, 1386 (fresco) by Gerini, Niccolo di Pietro (fl.1368-1415); Loggia del Bigallo, Florence

A picturesque procession on the Po (colour litho)
2809211 A picturesque procession on the Po (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A picturesque procession on the Po)

Parade of orphans of French Navy sailors (colour litho)
2779916 Parade of orphans of French Navy sailors (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parade of orphans of French Navy sailors. Les pupilles de la marine)

Sculptures, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, Philadelphia (b / w photo)
2920744 Sculptures, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, Philadelphia (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

The Riots in New York: Destruction of the Coloured Orphan Asylum (litho)
STC469307 The Riots in New York: Destruction of the Coloured Orphan Asylum (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Capitani della Misericordia, 1386 (fresco) (detail)
VLS77014 Capitani della Misericordia, 1386 (fresco) (detail) by Gerini, Niccolo di Pietro (fl.1368-1415); Museo del Bigallo, Florence

Oliver asking for more, from Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens
KDC465735 Oliver asking for more, from Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Please Sir)

The Bank of England, St Pauls Cathedral and the Blue-Coat School or Christs Hospital
6340354 The Bank of England, St Pauls Cathedral and the Blue-Coat School or Christs Hospital by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The Bank of England)

Ripleys Hospital, Lancaster, for Orphans and Destitute Children (engraving)
1613332 Ripleys Hospital, Lancaster, for Orphans and Destitute Children (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ripleys Hospital, Lancaster)

Graduating class of girls from the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum in the flower garden
1078854 Graduating class of girls from the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum in the flower garden, in front of the Virgin Marys grotto, 1912 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Group portrait of a girls chorus class gathered around a piano holding sheet music
1078784 Group portrait of a girls chorus class gathered around a piano holding sheet music, probably at the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum in Kingsbridge, Bronx, c.1911 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Group portrait of little girls during a performance, probably the Roman Catholic Orphan
1078779 Group portrait of little girls during a performance, probably the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum, Kingsbridge, Bronx, c.1911 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Photograph postcard of the Jenkins Orphanage Band, Charleston, South Carolina, 1914
In 1891, the Rev. Daniel J. Jenkins opened the Jenkins Orphanage for African American boys in Charleston, South Carolina. Unable to provide for the growing number of boys under his care, Rev

St George Orphanage. Children making camouflage nets. Caption is hard to read, but it very much looks like this is St Georges House Police Orphanage, Harrogate, Yorkshire

Orphans fropm Liverpool Cottage Homes, Fazakerley, dance round a Christmas tree. Liverpool, Merseyside, 13th December 1956

Mr and Mrs O Hara seen here giving present to one of the Children at the St Agnes Home for Children in Thams Ditton. December 1954 Neg No E9118

Children - Barnardos Orphanage Two boys from the home waiting for the results of an enquiry

Children. Orphan girl looking out of window. December 1953 D7311-004

Children. Orphan girl looking out of window. December 1953 D7311-001

This little girl, 4 1 / 2 years old, blonde headed, Shiela is her name
This little girl, 4 1/2 years old, blonde headed, Shiela is her name, waves goodbye as one of her playmates is taken off by a, would be, " Mummy and Daddy" in a taxi

Clothes-Line Church Army home for motherless & orphan children, Tunbridge Wells - Matron Quigley 6/3/1952 C1135/1

Interior in the dinning-hall, female orphan asylum in Beddington, Surrey. Date: 1875

Exterior of the new asylum for girls under the age of twelve, at Beddington near Croydon. The girls were taught how to read, knit and sew and to work in the kitchen

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The childrens dining-hall at the Crossley and Porter Orphanage, Halifax. Date: 1930s

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Carpentry benches and tools at the Crossley and Porter Orphanage, Halifax. Date: 1930s

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An aerial view of the Crossley and Porter Orphanage, Halifax. Date: 1930s

The Orphans, ca. 1830. Creator: Unknown
The Orphans, ca. 1830

St Johns Institution for Deaf and Dumb Children, Boston Spa
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London Orphan Asylum, Watford - Infirmary Girls Ward
London Orphan Asylum, Watford. The girls ward in the homes hospital facility. Date: circa 1924

Glasgow Deaf and Dumb Asylum
The Deaf and Dumb Asylum, Prospecthill Road, Glasgow. Date: Early 1900s

Derby Deaf & Dumb Institution Derby Deaf & Dumb Institution
The Deaf and Dumb Institution on Friargate, Derby. Date: circa 1905

Waifs and Strays Children Emigrating to Canada
A party of boys from Church of England Waifs and Strays homes on-board ship en route to Canada. The emigration of orphans

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

National Waifs Association 1900
National Waifs Association for destitute boys in Stepney Causeway, London. Photograph showing Dr. Barnardos giving boys a chance to learn a trade in blacksmithing. Date: 1900

Ragged School Union dinner 1900
Interior of Ragged School Union in Camberwell, South London. Children sit at long tables eating soup from a bowl. Date: 1900

ORPHANS BATH TIME 1930S
Staff wash a child at the Finchley Dispensary for orphans Date: 1930s

Orphans canvassing 1840s
Orphans wearing their best attire, being shown to potential parents. Date: 1840s

Edinburgh Industrial School, Liberton, Boys Band
Uniformed boys band with their instruments at Dr Guthries Original Industrial School for Boys, Liberton, Edinburgh. Date: circa 1899

Their Parents Being Dead & Gone, The Children Home He Takes, c1878. Creator
Their Parents Being Dead & Gone, The Children Home He Takes, c1878. The orphaned Babes are taken by their uncle. A ballad of c1600 tells the story of the owner of Wayland Hall, Norfolk

Hoffmanns Two-toed sloths (Choloepus hoffmanni) two orphan babies in Aviarios Sloth Sanctuary, Costa Rica

Young Orphan Girl in the Cemetery. Artist: Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863)
Young Orphan Girl in the Cemetery. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Here are those to blame for homeless children, 1926. Artist: Anonymous
Here are those to blame for homeless children, 1926. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Childrens home is like a family for a homeless child, 1926. Artist: Anonymous
Childrens home is like a family for a homeless child, 1926. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Free Period in the Amsterdam Orphanage. Artist: Liebermann, Max (1847-1935)
Free Period in the Amsterdam Orphanage. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

Nazareth House, Bexhill
The Nazareth House, Bexhill, run by the Sisters of Nazareth to house orphans and the elderly poor. Date: 1900s

St Annes Home for Cripple and Invalid Children, Brighton
Inmates in the garden of the St Annes Home for Cripple and Invalid Children, Brighton. Two girls are using crutches. Date: circa 1914

WW2 Evacuation of Barnardos Children
Girls from Barnardo homes in London area at Paddington station in a pre-war evacuation operation in September 1938. Date: 1938

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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.