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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Yorkshire (West Riding) => England => Yorkshire (West Riding) Lookup Requests => Topic started by: mrs_tease on Saturday 08 October 22 14:07 BST (UK)
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If anyone is going to the WYAS would they be able to look for details of a home for Fallen Women at 3 Wesley street, Leeds. From what I can see it was classed as a home for fallen and friendless women, run by the Magdalen homes. My Great Aunt was sent there 8 February 1917 and left 8 April 1917.
From what I can find it was for pregnant or women who were involved in prostition.
She was sent to a great many homes and institutions in her life but before my mum passed she said she remembers her aunt telling her she was having a baby again every time she had stomach ache.
It's a long shot I know but if you don't ask................... thanks
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I found a small entry on this site -
http://www.childrenshomes.org.uk/list/MH11.shtml
Scroll down to West Riding, and then Leeds -
Leeds Free Church Council Rescue Home, Brunswick House, 3 Wesley Street, Leeds. Opened prior to 1920, "Friendless and fallen women". 14 places, and admissions under the age of 30.
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Thanks, this is what has me searching for more details.
There's not much information online for it unfortunately and due to work I can't get to the archives during the week.
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Just a thought - have you checked with WYAS to see whether they have any information. I've had a very quick look and can't find anything on their website. :-\
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WYAS, Leeds
West Yorkshire Joint Services
Nepshaw Lane South
Morley
Leeds
LS27 7JQ
Telephone: +44 (0)113 535 0155
Email: leeds@wyjs.org.uk
Opening hours
All visitors are required to book their visit and order documents at least one week in advance. Please do not travel to our building without having received confirmation of your booking.
Open days:
Tuesday 9.30am-4.00pm
Wednesday 9.30am-4.00pm
Thursday 9.30am-4.00pm
Appointments
Please contact us by telephone 0113 535 0155 or by email leeds@wyjs.org.uk to make an appointment.
It may not be possible to retrieve all of the items you request for one appointment. Depending on the nature and size of the collections, the space available in the search room, and staff availability we may need to limit the number of documents you can request. Staff will advise you, at the time of booking, whether any document restrictions apply.
Please read the office guidance before planning your visit.
Facilities
There is an on-site rest area with vending machines for drinks and snacks. Cafes and shops are within walking distance
Public lockers are provided free of charge
Fully accessible toilets are located off the searchroom
How to find us
Car
We are located within the West Yorkshire Joint Services offices on the A650 Bradford-Wakefield road between the Toby Carvery (formerly the Angel public house) situated at the Bruntcliffe traffic lights and the M62 Junction 27 interchange with the A62 Leeds-Huddersfield road and the A650 Bradford-Wakefield road. The Joint Services offices are on the north side of the A650, just before/after it crosses the M621.
Car Parking
There is limited free parking available for visitors to Leeds Archives.
Train
We are approximately 2.5km from Morley Railway Station.
Bus
From Leeds City Centre - bus no. 219 to Gildersome Green; bus no.299 to Gildersome Crossroads or bus no. 51 to Morley; bus no. 220 from Leeds Train Station to Bruntcliffe Academy. We are 2.7km from Morley Town Hall.
Journey Planning
To plan your journey using public transport, visit Metro Journey Planner. Our postcode is LS27 7JQ, just select 'West Yorkshire Trading Standards' from the drop-down list of options.
[Best to plan ahead!]
Brian