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- c. 1843 - 1845 (Creation)
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2 items
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Administrative history
The York Penitentiary Society was formed in 1822. In 1844, the late Dr Beckwith bequest his property at Bishophill to the York Penitentiary Society, and this was used to form the York Penitentiary Institution in 1845.
A motion was carried at the 1918 annual meeting that the name "Penitentiary Society" was unsuitable for the work of the Society, and "House of Mercy" was deemed more appropriate. In 1918, the Bishophill premises were sold due to their delapidated condition and new premises at Clifton Holme were purchased. These premises later became known as York Training Home for Girls, which was an approved school that operated by rules set out by the Secretary of State.
The Home Office responsibility for Clifton Holme ended on 31st August 1950. Clifton Holme was sold to the Corporation in 1953, and the profits from the sale were used to form the Clifton Holme Trust, the money from which was distributed to various charities.
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Scope and content
Includes:
List showing the number of girls sent to Leeds and Hull Penitentiaries for years between 1822 and 1843, with notes of those doing well or not.
Report of deputation sent to visit the Female Penitentiaries at Hull and Leeds, describing the premises, organisation of the work, wages and duties of staff and rules of the institutions and discipline of the girls. (11 pages manuscript). [a copy may be held in Minute Book 1].
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Language of material
- English