Monument record IPS 2248 - Site of St John's Children's Home
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Summary
Location of the now demolished St John's Children's Home set up by the Ipswich Poor Law Union 1879
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1870 4458 (88m by 70m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM14SE |
| Civil Parish | IPSWICH, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
St John's Children's Home was built by the Ipswich Poor Law Union in 1879 at Bloomfield Street and could accommodate 80 boys and 50 girls. Boys were taught farming, tailoring, shoe-making and carpentry. Girls were taught needlework and household skills for domestive service. An infirmary was later added. The buildings were dmeolished in the 1970s and the site redevloped as a housing estate. (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF61973 Web Page: Peter Higginbotham. The Workhouse: The Story of an Institution.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 24 2025 12:10PM