The Holt, Ledbury, Herefordshire
In around 1950, Herefordshire County Council opened a children's home at The Holt, a large house on Ross Road, Ledbury. The premises could accommodate up to 20 children.
The Holt, Ledbury, early 1900s. © Peter Higginbotham
Leddington Court flats.
The home closed in mid-1970s. The property has now become Leddington Court flats.
Records
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- None identfied at present — any information welcome.
Bibliography
- Higginbotham, Peter Children's Homes: A History of Institutional Care for Britain s Young (2017, Pen & Sword)
Links
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