Training Home and Orphanage for Girls, Liverpool, Lancashire
In 1874, The Rev. F,H, Roberts and his wife founded Liverpool's Training Home and Orphanage for Girls. It was established 'for the shelter, protection, and training of young girls for domestic service, preference being given to orphans.'
The Home had premises at Vale House, 135 Saint Domingo Vale, Liverpool, with accommodation for more than 50 girls. Applicants were required to be at least 8 years old. Payment was according to the circumstances of the girl's friends, with needy cases admitted free. Girls were placed in service at the age of 16 and an outfit provided for them.
Vale House site, c.1890
In 1882, the Home was certified to receive workhouse girls placed by Boards of Guardians.
The Home had closed by June 1911, when the property was put up for sale.
Records
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- None identfied at present — any information welcome.
Census
Bibliography
- Higginbotham, Peter Children's Homes: A History of Institutional Care for Britain s Young (2017, Pen & Sword)
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