Hornby Boys' Hostel, Liverpool, Lancashire
In the early 1930s, the Hornby Probation Hostel for Boys was opened at Hornby House, 49 Shaw Street, Liverpool. The premises, previously used as an Auxiliary Home for the Liverpool Industrial Ragged School could accommodate 32 boys. The establishment was managed by the Liverpool Justices Probation Committee. The Superintendent in 1936 was Mr J.E. Jones.
The building no longer survives.
Records
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- None identfied at present — any information welcome.
Bibliography
- Higginbotham, Peter Children's Homes: A History of Institutional Care for Britain s Young (2017, Pen & Sword)
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