Magdalen Home, Leeds

[mrs_tease]

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

[BumbleB]

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.

[mrs_tease]

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.

[BumbleB]

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. 

[Calverley Lad]

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