Teighmore, Jersey, Channel Isles
Teighmore, a Barnardo's home for small boys of delicate health was opened in 1879 near Gorey on the Channel Island of Jersey. The property, located on what is now the Rue D'Aval, was donated to Barnardo's by a Miss McNeil.
Teighmore boys' home, c.1905. © Peter Higginbotham
Teighmore boys' and 'mother', c.1905. © Peter Higginbotham
The home expanded over the years, eventually housing up to 120 boys aged, at their admission, from 5 to 12 years. In 1908, the home took on a role as an agricultural training school.
Teighmore boys' football team, 1918. © Peter Higginbotham
The home closed in April, 1938. The property still survives, now converted to private residences.
Records
Note: many repositories impose a closure period of up to 100 years for records identifying individuals. Before travelling a long distance, always check that the records you want to consult will be available.
- Barnardo's 'Making Connections' and Family History Services — for enquiries relating the records of children formerly in the care of Barnardo's and those of other organisations absorbed by them.
Bibliography
- Barnardo, Syrie Louise, and Marchant, James Memoirs of the Late Dr Barnardo (Hodder & Stoughton, 1907)
- Batt, J.H. Dr. Barnardo: The Foster-Father of "Nobody's Children" (S.W. Partridge, 1904)
- Bready, J. Wesley Doctor Barnardo (Allen & Unwin, 1930)
- Higginbotham, Peter Children's Homes: A History of Institutional Care for Britain's Young (2017, Pen & Sword)
- Rose, June For the Sake of the Children: Inside Dr. Barnardo's: 120 years of caring for children (Hodder & Stoughton, 1987)
- Wagner, Gillian Barnardo (Weidenfeld & Nicholson, 1979)
Links
- The Barnardo's website.
- The Goldonian Website — memories and information from former Barnardo's children.
Except where indicated, this page () © Peter Higginbotham. Contents may not be reproduced without permission.
