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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HOME (Female Reformatory) | The Home (Female Reformatory) | Mrs. Simpson School Mistress Mrs. Nicholl Matron Half Yearly Report of the Institution 1857 Dundee Directory 1856-57 |
054 | [Situation] On the west side of Paton's Lane This Institution established in 1848 for the Reformation of females, is situated on the West side of Paton's Lane inclosed within high Stone walls. It consists of a large house 3 or 4 Storeys high, with a large drying ground in front The interior of the building is divided into Suitable apartments for the inmates 29 in number who are kept fully employed & in strict seclusion & who are is some cases detained here for two years. The building was erected by Subscription and is partly endowed & partly supported by subscriptions &c It is under the patronage of Royalty & the management is vested in a Committee of Ladies. There is a resident Matron & instructress |
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[Page] 66Town of Dundee -- Sheet 54.9 No. 12 Trace 2
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