St Mary's School
It is believed that this was a training college for Church of England vicars and then it was subsequently used as an orphanage run by the Catholic Rescue Society and staffed by the Sisters of Chariry, a French order of nuns. During the years of the Second World War the whole school was evacuated down to Devon and the building was left unoccupied. After the was the school returned and it was known as St Mary's School. In about 1953 the orphans were rehoused with foster parents in private homes and the building was demolished. The area is now a housing estate.
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RE: RE: St Mary's School
I went to this school, I remember the indoor play ground in the 1960s.
Comment from Paul Dowling on Friday, 11th June 2010.
RE: RE: St Mary's School
I worked here in 1970 (about then), it was a childrens' home, I also lived in there, I remember the nuns, they were horrible to the kids. I used to look after a baby named Rodney, he was African (I think), he was adorable. I loved him to bits, he was about 18 ths old. The building was well scary. Julie was another girl that worked with me there. If anyone knows of any other info on this place can you let me know? Also, does anyone know where Rodney is today?
Comment from Pam Turley on Sunday, 13th June 2010.