Magdalen Homes — Channel Isles
Although the term 'Magdalen' home or institution has become particularly associated with Ireland's Magdalen laundries, it covers to a much wider range of establishments. Rather than indicating the nature of these institutions' facilities or regime, it reflects the circumstances of their inmates — girls and young women who had 'fallen' (or who were considered in danger of doing so), primarily those who had become pregnant or involved in prostitution. More...
Where applicable, the 'Places' column shows the accommodation provided for
mothers and babies (exact figures could change over time).
Note that over the years, many institutions changed location and/or name, sometimes more than once.
The accommodation provided, age of those admitted etc. at a home could also vary.
Guernsey
Name and Location | Founded/ | Closed/ | Classes Received, Weekly fees, etc. | Places | Admission Age |
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Guernsey Rescue and Preventive Home, 10 Allez Street, St Peter Port | 1901 | by 1920 | Rescue and preventive cases; payment where possible. | 120 | 2 |
Girls' Hostel, Victoria Road, St Peter Port | by 1950 |
Jersey
Name and Location | Founded/ | Closed/ | Classes Received, Weekly fees, etc. | Places | Admission Age |
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Elizabeth House, 20 La Chasse, St Helier | by 1949 | ||||
Elizabeth House, 33 Belmont Road, St Helier | by 1930 | Friendless and fallen; temporarily. | 7 | no limit | |
Jersey House of Help, 67 Great Union Road, St Helier | 1886 | Friendless and fallen; temporarily. | 6 | no limit |
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