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The Stockwell Orphanage was founded in 1867 by Charles Spurgeon and designed by James Cubitt and Alfred White. Initially for 500 boys, girls were admitted in 1880. The children were evacuated to Surrey during World War II and did not return. In 1960 the buildings were demolished by the LCC and replaced with Stockwell High School. Here a group of boys pose in front of the library and the infirmary, capable of looking after 100 children.

Photograph courtesy of The Tella Co.Ltd, 1929. Original image and copyright held by Spurgeon's Child Care Trust

Ref. IV 243 1-6

Details
Collection:	Spurgeon's Homes
Image type:	Photograph
Artist:	The Tella Co.Ltd
Ref:	05563
Identifier:	IV 243 1-6
Date:	1929

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