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Barnardo's

In 1870, Dr. Barnardo opened his first home for children in London

British Home Child Group International

To provide free research, genealogical tips and reunite families of British Home Children world-wide.

Child Apprentices in America from Christ's Hospital, London 1617-1778

Search for ancestors in an index to orphaned or impoverished Child Apprentices in America from Christ's Hospital, London 1617-1778.

Famine Orphans from County Cork to Australia

From the Mallow Archaeological & Historical Society.

Rossbret UK Institutions

Information on asylums, almshouses, prisons, hospitals, orphanages, workhouses & the Poor Law.
[The original link is broken. This link points to an archived copy on the Wayback Machine]

St George's House Northern Police Orphanage Harrogate

A history of St George's House, Northern Police Orphanage, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

The Children's Homes Website

Information on all various types of children's homes in Britain including orphanages, homes for those in poverty, and children with special needs, reformatories, industrial and approved schools, training ships, hostels etc.

The Corum Family

United Kingdom. Formerly the Thomas Coram Foundation for Children.

The Orphanage, Charlestown of Aberlour, Strathspey, Morayshire, Scotland