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Title: convent blackley prestwich 1911
Post by: annnie 3 on Saturday 17 March 12 20:24 GMT (UK)

Hi,

           On the 1911 census there is a 'convent boarding school' as it calls itself listed  at blackley prestwich. But the boarders are listed as 'inmates!'
My great aunt Elizabeth Welsh aged eleven is one of them.
Could this be the convent of the Good Shepherd'
why would an eleven year, old both parents alive, and together be sent there?

Any  suggestions orinfo greatly apppreciated.

                Thanks Annie 3

Title: Re: convent blackley prestwich 1911
Post by: CaroleW on Saturday 17 March 12 21:25 GMT (UK)

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why would an eleven year, old both parents alive, and together be sent there?

To be educated - there are many census entries for children at boarding schools whose parents were still alive

Title: Re: convent blackley prestwich 1911
Post by: stanmapstone on Saturday 17 March 12 21:48 GMT (UK)

There is a Convent High School, Blackley Park, with Eugenie Savage,  Sister Superior as head.

Stan