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What sort of Institution?

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Rosi

Rosi Report 3 Mar 2004 15:44

Thanks everyone- you have certainly provided several leads to follow - and Zoe- yes - I will let you know if I find out anymore re the refuge Happy Hunting, Rosi

Zoe

Zoe Report 3 Mar 2004 14:53

if you flick through the "next household" bits of the 1881 you'll find its not far from the Whitechapel Workhouse Infirmary. As i was going through I did notice that the households before and between the refuge and the workhouse (and still in the same buildings) did appear to be all working families - a couple of police constables among them. I'd be interested if you find out any more about the reruge as Elizabeth Linkstone also there is one of mine.

Sue

Sue Report 3 Mar 2004 13:56

Rosi I just typed King Edwards Refuge in google and it came up with a link to a rootsweb board. There are a couple of postings on there, don't know if it will be any help, but worth a try! Good luck Sue

cazzabella

cazzabella Report 3 Mar 2004 13:53

Hello Rosi, On Gendocs Victorian London Institutions, is: King Edward's Refuge for Destitute Girls, Mile End New Town, WHITECHAPEL [1861] And on the same site, King Edward Refuge, Albert Street, WHITECHAPEL [1871] The dates come from the census information hope that helps, Best wishes, Carole

Rosi

Rosi Report 3 Mar 2004 13:42

Nellie Emma Kearns is on the 1871 (without the s) aged 2 living with her mother and 3 siblings. I think I have found Nellie on the 1881, aged 12, a scholar, but called Ellen Kearns, and living at 'Meto Howards Bldg, King Edwards Refuge, 19, Albert Street, London. Middx. How can I find out if this was a school, or a workhouse or what? All of the other scholars appear to be female - and there are a lot of them. Has anyone else got rellies listed in this place and knows what it is? Rosi