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Sheffield Orphan Homes, formerly the Ragged School Orphanage, Lydgate Lane, Cookes. 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. 3rd home built in 18

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Sheffield Orphan Homes, formerly the Ragged School Orphanage, Lydgate Lane, Cookes. 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. 3rd home built in 18
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1851-1899

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