1868 – Mount St. Joseph Convent of Mercy, Strabane, Co. Tyrone
The Convent of Mercy opened June 9th 1868 with a later extension by Harte &
The Convent of Mercy opened June 9th 1868 with a later extension by Harte &
Constructed by the Presbyterian Orphan Society, who supported orphans but also took a keen interest in trying to place them in good positions.
John Gwyn was a local businessman, who was born near Muff in County Donegal in 1754.
Opened in 1857, where the apartments in Dalcassian Downs now stand.
All Saints Boys’ Orphanage was opened in 1886, and had accommodation for 120 boys. Published in The Building News,
Formed as The Manchester Warehousemen and Clerks’ Orphan Schools in 1855, moved to this site in 1869,
Published in The Building News, October 27 1871
The Liverpool Seamen’s Orphan Institution was established in order to provide care and education for the many Liverpool children who lost families at sea.
Constructed through the generosity of the Dowager Duchess of Leeds between 1865-68; the location was originally known as Bletchingley Farm,
Published in The Builder, January 19, 1856. Two storey collegiate gothic orphanage now converted into offices.