St Joseph's Orphanage, Grade II listed orphanage in Preston, England
The brick building features a Gothic design in the shape of the letter H, with stone dressings and red tiles covering the roof.
Maria Holland funded the establishment with £10,000 in 1872, allocating £6,000 for construction and £4,000 to support 30 residential places for orphaned girls.
The Sisters of Charity of Our Lady Mother of Mercy managed the facility, providing education and vocational training to prepare young girls for careers.
The structure contains three separate sections for visitors, nuns, and children, with a large dormitory designed to accommodate more than 30 residents.
The building includes a bell tower above the entrance that rang the Angelus and signaled daily activities for the orphanage residents.
Location: Preston
GPS coordinates: 53.75570,-2.70330
Latest update: May 13, 2025 19:35
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