King George's House, Stockwell, London
The King George's House home for working boys was established in 1937 at 42 Stockwell Road, Stockwell, London SW9. It could accommodate 200 boys, aged 14-18.
The establishment was operated by the Boys' Hostel Association who also ran the John Benn Hostel on Bower Street, Stepney.
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)
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