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Sheffield Orphan Homes, 'The Boys' Home', Lydgate Lane, Crookes. Founded 1848 by Mrs Hoole, who secured a field of 3 acres in the village of Crookes, where 2 homes were built, each for a matron and 20 children. A 3rd home was built in 1886

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Sheffield Orphan Homes, 'The Boys' Home', Lydgate Lane, Crookes. Founded 1848 by Mrs Hoole, who secured a field of 3 acres in the village of Crookes, where 2 homes were built, each for a matron and 20 children. A 3rd home was built in 1886
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