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6 Bass Street, Derby ,1901

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David

David Report 3 Apr 2006 21:42

I beleive I have traced one of my relatives to this establishment in the 1901 census, but what was it? It is described as 'The Home' It has 15 - 20 female residents described as 'Inmates' - Training for Domestic service. It has a female superintendent, described as working under a committee and a Domestic/ Kitchen matron, various helpers and other staff such as Laundry maids. Curenlty it seems to belong to the Derbyshire Probation Service. One theory we have is that it is a home for unmarried mothers but it is just a guess. Is there anybody in the Derby area that can look it up in the local records for me? Any information would be much appreciated. Regards, David

Pete

Pete Report 3 Apr 2006 22:07

The 1899 Kelly's directory lists 6 Bass Street as the location of the Derby and Derbyshire home for penitent females. See the Historical Directories website for references. Pete

David

David Report 3 Apr 2006 22:15

Thanks Pete I'll take a look Regards, DAvid.

Germaine

Germaine Report 3 Apr 2006 22:46

This is a great site for Derby. The site owner andy may be able to help you. swop stars for dots. http://www*derbyphotos*co.uk/ Germaine x

David

David Report 4 Apr 2006 15:02

Margaret, Germaine, Thanks for your help. I still very much a novice where genealagy is concerned. So every little pointer to what is and is not, on the web is much appreciated . As is the help of all you experienced researchers out there. Regards David.