Ormerod Collection

Chapel interior - Ormerod Children's Convalescent Home
The Chapel interior at the Ormerod Convalescent Home for Children, St. Annes-on-Sea, Lancashire. Date: circa 1905

The Ormerod Convalescent Home, St. Annes-on-Sea, Lancs
The Ormerod Convalescent Home for Children, St. Annes-on-Sea, Lancashire. Date: circa 1905

Ormerod Home, St Annes on Sea, Lancashire
Children in the grounds of the Ormerod Home, St Annes on Sea. The home was run by the Church Extension Association. Date: 1913

St Annes on Sea Ormerod Home - Play Room
Interior of the play-room at Ormerod Home at St Annes on Sea. Contents include a rocking horse, ark, dolls house and piano. Date: Date unknown

Ormerod Home, St Annes on Sea - Dining Hall exterior
Exterior view of the dining-hall at the Ormerod Childrens Convalescent Home, St Annes on Sea, Lancashire. Date: early 1900s

Ormerod Home, St Annes on Sea - girls in chapel
Chapel interior at Ormerod Childrens Convalescent Home, St Annes on Sea, Lancashire. A group of girls stand in front of the altar. Date: early 1900s

Girl and boy with baby and spaniel outside a house, photo by Ormerod, Somerville, Seacombe, Cheshire. Date: circa 1910s

Aerial photo of WW1 camp
Aerial photo of a WW1 camp, unknown location, annotated by the architect and artist Ormerod Maxwell Ayrton (1874-1960), who served with the RNAS, HMA (His Majestys Airship Squadron) No.17

Envelope from Firminy, near Dunkirk, WW1
Envelope containing a letter dated 29 January 1915 from the architect and artist Ormerod Maxwell Ayrton (1874-1960) to his uncle Alfred Ayrton at Lloyds Bank, Chester, England

Letter from Firminy, near Dunkirk, WW1
Letter dated 29 January 1915 from the architect and artist Ormerod Maxwell Ayrton (1874-1960) to his uncle Alfred Ayrton on the latters birthday

Ormerod Maxwell Ayrton in deserted Arab village, WW1
The architect and artist Ormerod Maxwell Ayrton (1874-1960) in a deserted Arab village. During WW1 he served with the RNAS, HMA (His Majestys Airship Squadron) No.17

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"Ormerod: A Haven of Healing and Hope in St Annes-on-Sea" Step inside the serene chapel interior Children's Convalescent Home, where laughter and prayers intertwine to bring solace to young hearts. Nestled in the picturesque town of St Annes-on-Sea, Lancs, The Ormerod Convalescent Home stands as a beacon of comfort for those seeking respite from illness or injury. In the vibrant playroom at St Annes on Sea Ormerod Home, children rediscover their joy through games and camaraderie, forging lifelong friendships along the way. The grandeur Home's dining hall exterior invites residents to gather together, sharing stories over hearty meals that nourish both body and soul. Within its walls, echoes linger from days gone by as girls find solace in prayer within the hallowed halls of the chapel at Ormerod Home. A heartwarming scene unfolds outside a house - a girl and boy cradle a baby while their loyal spaniel watches over them with unwavering devotion. Love knows no bounds here at Ormerod. An aerial photo captures memories etched forever in time - an enduring symbol of resilience amidst World War I camps that once dotted the landscape surrounding Ormerod. Unfolding history reveals itself through an envelope postmarked Firminy near Dunkirk during World War I - a testament to connections forged even amidst chaos and uncertainty. Through faded ink on yellowed paper emerges a letter from Firminy near Dunkirk during World War I, carrying tales of bravery and hope that transcended borders. Amidst desolation lies beauty; witness Ormerod Maxwell Ayrton standing tall in a deserted Arab village during World War I - his presence embodying strength against adversity. Nature's marvels come alive as Melanoplus spretus graces our gaze.