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Title: Caldewgate, St Mary's Home.
Post by: IanStB on Monday 31 March 25 09:34 BST (UK)

My Gr-Gr-Aunt, Ellen Wilkinson MORTON, born Sneinton, Notts, 1843 though her census age doesn't match, appears on the 1881 Census as "Assistant Matron of Penitentiary" at St Mary's, Caldewgate, Cumberland. In 1891 she was Head of Institution there.

My current understanding is that it was a church institution with a Board managed by the Bishop intended to train and educate "fallen women."

Could anyone point me towards any institutional records that might have more information about how she got there (I can't identify her on the 1871 census) and how she left (I can't identify her in 1901 though I can in 1911 and 1921).

Thanks in advance

Title: Re: Caldewgate, St Mary's Home.
Post by: JenB on Monday 31 March 25 09:42 BST (UK)

I suggest that you consult Cumbria Archives who are likely to hold any relevant documents
https://www.childrenshomes.org.uk/CarlisleStMary/

Title: Re: Caldewgate, St Mary's Home.
Post by: IanStB on Monday 31 March 25 09:58 BST (UK)

Thanks Jen. I've tried the Archives but without success. My hope is that this community of enthusiastic researchers might have insights.

Title: Re: Caldewgate, St Mary's Home.
Post by: GrahamSimons on Monday 31 March 25 10:17 BST (UK)

There are papers at Carlisle. The catalogue list isn't exhaustive so a visit may be needed.....

Title: Re: Caldewgate, St Mary's Home.
Post by: IanStB on Monday 31 March 25 10:21 BST (UK)

Thanks Graham. The archivist in Carlisle couldn't find anything.