St Austin's School, Moffat / Kirkconnel, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
The St Austin's School, an Approved School for Boys, was officially certified to begin operation on 12 February 1945 in premises at Moffat, Dumfriesshire.
In 1953, the School moved to Kirkconnel, Dumfriesshire, where it was certified to begin operation on 26 October.
The School closed on 31 March 1955.
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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