Hidden Lives Revealed. A virtual archive - children in care 1881-1981 * Image of handwritten text

What they wore

This section has 20 photographs showing the type of clothing worn by children and staff.
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Group photo - St Deny's Home for Girls

Ref: 1527
Title: Group photo - St Deny's Home for Toddlers
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Liverpool branch worker in uniform

Ref: 47
Title: Liverpool Diocese nurse
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Group photo - girls and staff

Ref: 35
Title: Group photo - girls and staff
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Group photo - St Christopher's Home for Boys

Ref: 42
Title: Group photo - St Christopher's Home for Boys
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Scout troop

Ref: 1541
Title: Scout troop
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Staff at Bradstock Lockett Home

Ref: 1564
Title: Staff at Bradstock Lockett Home
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Girls in smocks and pinafores

Ref: WS54
Title: Girls in smocks and pinafores
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At the beach

Ref: 1560
Title: At the beach
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Group photo - St Mary's Home, Cold Ash

Ref: WS34
Title: Group photo - St Mary's Home, Cold Ash
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Brothers wearing sailor suits

Ref: 1713
Title: Brothers wearing sailor suits
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