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- 1891 - 1899 (Création/Production)
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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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London Female Mission to the Fallen (i.e. The Female Aid Society) Annual Reports from the years 1892 and 1901. Also "Notes on Work Amongst the Fallen and Cautionary List" from May 1891, Aug 1892, April 1893, June 1894, Dec 1899, Feb 1900, April 1900, June 1900, Dec 1900, Feb 1901, Jul 1903, May 1904, Jan 1906 and March 1982. Also includes letter and cautionary leaflet from March 1892.
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- anglais