Boys' Home, Standon
This building began as a Church of England home for orphans, but by the 1940s it was an approved school for delinquent boys.
On the 15th February 1947 the home was the scene of a murder perpetrated ...
Brass Band, Standon Boys' Farm Home
Boys' brass band at Standon Boys' Farm Home.
The home in Weston Lane, Standon Bridge, near Eccleshall was founded by the Waifs and Strays Society in 1885. This was the second Boys' Home operated by ...
Chaseley Children's Home, Cannock
A group photograph of staff and children of the Chaseley Children's Home. Standing on the far right hand side is Mary Rogers, known as Aunty Rogers, a Supervisor at the home. Seated fifth from the right ...
Children's Convalescent Home, Hanchurch
Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland founded Hanchurch Holiday Home for poor children from the Potteries in 1898. A convalescent home for patients of the Potteries and Newcastle Cripples’ Guild was built ...
Children's Holiday Home, Hanchurch
Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland founded Hanchurch Holiday Home for poor children from the Potteries in 1898. A convalescent home for patients of the Potteries and Newcastle Cripples’ Guild was built ...
Commemorative medal, Bilston Cholera Orphan School
White metal commemorative medallion struck to mark the opening of Bilston Cholera Orphan School on 3 August 1833. Maker: T. Ottley. A contemporary newspaper report stated: "Previous to the opening several ...
Darning Socks, Standon Boys' Farm Home
Boys darning socks at Standon Boys' Farm Home, being overseen by a member of staff.
The home in Weston Lane, Standon Bridge, near Eccleshall was founded by the Waifs and Strays Society in 1885. This ...
Diamond Jubilee celebrations, New Street, Burton-on-Trent
The decorations in New Street for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee 1897, as viewed from the end of the street nearest High Street. New Street No.1 Crossing can be seen in the distance. The arch over ...
Edgmond Girls' Home, Shropshire
Edgmond Certified Girls' Home was opened by the Bishop of Shrewsbury on 8 January 1898. It was built on the road between Newport and Edgmond and was paid for by Miss Mary Roddam of nearby Summerhill. ...
Grove Nursery, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent
Grove Nursery at St. Thomas Place, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
Home of the Good Shepherd, Hoar Cross
The Home of the Good Shepherd was an orphanage established in part of Hoar Cross Old Hall by Emily Meynell-Ingram in 1888. The home was run by the Sisters of St Margaret's, East Grinstead, and had room ...
Playground, Standon Boys' Farm Home
Boys in the playground at Standon Boys' Farm Home, including groups who are playing dice games.
The home in Weston Lane, Standon Bridge, near Eccleshall was founded by the Waifs and Strays Society ...
RAOB Orphanage, Aldridge
The RAOB Orphanage on Walsall Wood Road, Aldridge was opened in 1904 by the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (Grand Lodge of England), a fraternal organisation founded in 1822. It had space for 40 ...
Royal School Orphanage, Wolverhampton
Boys PE class in the gymnasium at the Royal School Orphanage on Penn Road, Woverhampton.
The Royal Wolverhampton School was originally founded as The Wolverhampton Orphan Asylum in 1850. It was founded ...
Royal School Orphanage, Wolverhampton
Class of female students at the Royal School Orphanage on Penn Road, Woverhampton.
The Royal Wolverhampton School was originally founded as The Wolverhampton Orphan Asylum in 1850. It was founded ...
Royal School Orphanage, Wolverhampton
Dormitory at the Royal School Orphanage on Penn Road, Woverhampton. Showing pupils making beds.
The Royal Wolverhampton School was originally founded as The Wolverhampton Orphan Asylum in 1850. It ...
Royal School Orphanage, Wolverhampton
Dining room at the Royal School Orphanage on Penn Road, Woverhampton. In the background boys are busy laying tables.
The Royal Wolverhampton School was originally founded as The Wolverhampton Orphan ...
Royal School Orphanage, Wolverhampton
Dining room at the Royal School Orphanage on Penn Road, Woverhampton. Girls are busy laying tables.
The Royal Wolverhampton School was originally founded as The Wolverhampton Orphan Asylum in 1850. ...