1881 census Streatham, Surrey, England
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Magdalen Hospital
for Penitent Prostitutes
Drewstead Road, Streatham, SW16 1AX
1758 - 1966
The Magdalen Hospital began as Magdalen House which opened in 1758 at 21 Prescot Street, Whitechapel. The building was leased from its previous occupants - the London Hospital. Prescot Street was at this time a disreputable area with brothels, taverns and theatres, many of which had been forced out of the City of London by the authorities.
Not a hospital in our sense of the word (and it certainly was never part of the NHS), it was a charitable organization for the rehabilitation of 'fallen' women, i.e. prostitutes. The women had to be under 30 years of age and sincere in their desire to be reformed. Preference was given to the youngest applicants with the least experience of prostitution.
Training was given in needlework and laundry work. Religious services had to be attended twice daily.
In 1772 the institution moved to a new premises erected on a 6 acre site in Blackfriars Road, St George's Fields, and was renamed the Magdalen Hospital. Its octagonal Chapel became a fashionable place of worship; a choir of selected inmates sang during the services, protected from the public gaze by a screen. The extravagant Revd William Dodd (1729-1777) was an evening preacher here; he became the last person to be hanged for forgery at Tyburn.
In 1778 victims of seduction were also included for reformation.
Throughout the first half of the 19th century contributions to the charity through collections during chapel services were declining, while expenses in the upkeep and repairs to the building were increasing. The district had become unhealthy, with factories and overcrowded dwellings. The site was sold in 1869 to the Peabody Trustees for redevelopment as tenement housing, and the Hospital moved to Streatham.
In 1889 the Streatham buildings were enlarged but, by 1907, one ward had to be closed because of lack of funds. The financial position had improved by 1912 and rebuilding took place in 1913, including the installation of a central laundry, which provided much of the Hospital's income.
In 1934 the Hospital changed to an Approved School for female offenders. The words 'for the Reception of Penitent Prostitutes' were dropped from its title in 1938.
During WW2 the School was evacuated to Chaworth St James Approved School in Ottershaw, Surrey. The Hospital building was used as a refugee centre and then later as an LCC rest centre. In 1944 it became the Magdalen Hospital Classifying School for Girls, where girls were sent for assessment by Juvenile Courts in the south of England before their future was decided.
The School closed in 1966 and the site was bought by Lambeth Council.
The Magdalen Hospital Trust was dissolved in 1973.
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A quote made at the time states ...
"When the Magdalen has completed her course, and is
leaving for the situation found for her (often after much
correspondence and inquiry) by the Head Matron, the
Warden sees her alone, " talks to her of her future, and
gives her good and wise counsel. He also presents her
with the Bible and Prayer-book provided by the com-
mittee, and the Head Matron gives her the half-crown
allowed to each parting inmate as pocket-money."
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1881 census.
Schedule
1. The Magdalen Hospital. Streatham, Surrey.
John Wallace. Head. 62. 1819 Bombay (British subject). Head Warder & Chaplain.
Marion Wallace. Wife. 55. 1826 Australia (British subject).
Caroline A Greenway. Sister. 63. 1818 Australia (British subject).
Alfred C Wallace. Son. 23. 1858 Beddington, Surrey. Medical Student.
Mary I Wallace. Daughter. 18. 1863 Croydon.
Mary Y Horseman. Servant. 21. 1860 Crockham Hill, Kent. Cook. Domestic Servant.
Mary May. Servant. 20. 1861 Stoney, Stratford, Northamptonshire. Parlour Maid.
Clara A King. Servant. 18. 1863 Streatham. Housemaid.
Mary A Harrison. Head Matron. 57. 1824 Stepney, Middx.
Emily Jones. Ward Matron. 35. 1846 Tring, Hertfordshire.
Sarah Brodribb. Laundress. Widow. 48. 1833 Frome, Somerset.
Inmates (and a few staff)
Maria Peonton. 18. 1863 Chatham Kent. Nursemaid.
Minnie Griffin. 18. 1863 (says "Don't know"). General Servant.
Elizabeth Richards. 25. 1856 Poplar, Middx. General Servant.
Ellen Partridge. 23. 1858 Hereford. General Servant.
Agnes Jones. 20. 1861 Cardiff, Glamorgan. General Servant.
Caroline Greenwood. 19. 1862 St. Lukes, Middx. General Servant.
Mary A Branch. 20. 1861 Worth, Sussex. Waitress Domestic.
Edith Grant. 18. 1863 broughton, Hampshire. Waitress.
Mary A Cattick. 24. 1857 St. Lukes, Middx. Kitchen Maid.
Jane Francis. 23. 1858 Bethnal Green, Middx. General Servant.
Sarah Wilton. 15. 1866 (not known) Middx. General Servant.
Annie Gray. 16. 1865 Hoxton, Middx. MF Chemist Factory Girl. Baking Powder.
Ada Wickes. 18. 1863 Halstead, Essex. Facory Girl. Crepe Manuf.
Margaret Clark. 25. 1856Fulham, Middx. Housemaid.
Catherine Stanley. Ward Matron. 43. 1838 Southwark.
Eliza Bunting. Laundress. 51. 1830 St. Pancras, Middx.
Inmates
Agnes Bowman. 20. 1861 Mayfield, Sussex. General Servant.
Margaret Perriton? Perniton? Pernitor? Hard to read) 21. 1860 Poplar, Middx. General Servant.
Alice Lightfoot. 19. 1862 Witham, Essex. General Servant.
Rose Barfoot. 19. 1862 Pimlico, Middx. General Servant.
Annie Emery. 19. 1862 Brighton, Sussex. General Servant.
Hannah Leggate. 19. 1862 Norwich, Norfolk.Laundry Maid.
Lucy Message. 19. 1862 Hoolcommon. General Servant.
Elizabeth Ring. 20. 1861 Deptford, Kent. General Servant.
Annie Mapley. 16. 1865 Gt. Linford, Buckinghamshire. Nursemaid.
Helen Chadman. 18. 1863 Worthing, Sussex. General Servant.
Annie Horton. 16. 1865 Warwickshire. General Servant.
Agnes Connell. 14. 1867 Hammersmith, Middx. General Servant.
Caroline Smith. 18. 1863 Homerton, Middx. General Servant.
Esther Wigleworth. Ward Matron. 53. 1828 Tottenham, Middx.
Inmates
Iresa Allen. 18. 1863 Kingston, Surrey. General Servant.
Charlotte Cox. 23. 1858 Hoxton, Middx. Housemaid.
Mithant Lewis. 17. 1864 Sheerness, Kent. General Servant.
Maria Holland. 22. 1859 St. Pancras, Middx. General Servant.
Jane Bignold. 24. 1857 Guildford, Surrey. Housemaid.
Sarah Burrage. 16. 1865 St. Lukes, Middx. Factory Girl.
Sarah A Croxford. 21. 1860 Eton Wick, Buckinghamshire. General Servant.
Florence E Milwood. 20. 1861 Paddington, Middx. Kitchen Maid.
Amelia Ramshaw. 20. 1861 Lambeth, Surrey. General Servant.
Mary A Low. 19. 1862 Roundsford, Worcestershire. General Servant.
Eliza Wood. 16. 1865 Gosport, Hants. Nurse Maid.
Esther Duell,. 18. 1863 Marchwood, Hants. General Servant.
Minnie Stalwood. 18. 1863 Penn, Buckinghamshire. General Servant.
Isabella Jessitt. 16. 1865 Newton, Buckinghamshire. Factory Girl, Firework.
Ellen Winterbourne. Ward Matron. 45. 1836 St. Thomas, Oxfordshire.
Mary A E Judd. Laundress. 30. 1851 Islington, Middx.
Inmates
Mary Juby. 20. 1861 (not known)Housemaid.
Mary J Bailey. 18. 1863 Paddington, Middx. General Servant.
Elizabeth Baker. 16. 1865 (not known)General Servant.
Emily Lee. 16. 1865 Windlesham, Surrey. Kitchen Maid.
Margaret McGannon. 17. 1864 St. George in the East, Middx.
Clara Webb. 19 1862 Liverpool, Lancashire. General Servant.
Ellen Calverley. 18. 1863 Kennington, Surrey. General Servant.
Selina Underhill. 19. 1862 Birmingham, Warwickshire. General Servant.
Eliza Foley. 18. 1863 West Humble, Surrey. Book Keeper.
Rose Swain. 17. 1864 Reading, Berkshire. Dress Maker.
Rose Frankham. 18. 1863 Reading, Berkshire. General Servant.
Bisthan Martin. 19. 1862 Buckensbury, Middx. Housemaid.
Eliza E Mapps. 16. 1865 Rotherhithe. General Servant.
Clara Furgussen. 17. 1864 Tonbridge, Kent. Charwoman.
Mary M Norris. Ward Matron. 55. 1826 Manchester.
Emily Gibbons. Laundress. 29. 1852 London.
Inmates
Emily Hemming. 18. 1863 Pecksford, Worcestershire. Kitchen Maid.
Florence Shillingford. 24. 1857 St. Pancras, Middx. Housemaid.
Elizabeth Biggs. 18. 1863 Aldershot, Hants. General Servant.
Alice Lock. 14. 1867 Bristol, Gloustershire.
Emma Robinson. 19. 1862 Greetham, Rutland. General Servant.
Lydia Channing. 16. 1865 St. Lukes, Middx. Tailoress.
Emma Twomay. 18. 1863 Southwark, Surrey.
Charlotte F Joiner. 20. 1861 Canterbury, Kent. General Servant.
Georgina A Stapleton. 17. 1864 Westminster, Surrey. General Servant.
Mary A Bull. 23. 1858 Bucklesland, Hertfordshire.
Harriet Martin. 18. 1863 Middlesex. Housemaid.
Ellen Clarke. 20. 1861 Dover, Kent.
Annie Elgin. 17. 1864 Buckinghamshire. Factory Girl, Hatter.
Sarah Sands. Ward Matron. 54. 1827 Bristol, Gloustershire.
Amelia Jefferson. Ward Woman. 30. 1851 Marylebone, Middx. Needlewoman.
Emma R Cook. Ward Portress. 33. 1848 Amble, Northumberland.
Emma Rodwell. Ward Servant. 28. 1853 Watford, Hertfordshire. Dress Maker.
Inmates
Selina Jackson. 18. 1863 Middleton, Lancashire. General Servant.
Elizabeth Jordan. 23. 1858 Highbury, Middx. Dress Maker.
Fanny Pankhurst. 20. 1861 Addington, Kent. Housemaid.
Fanny Campbell. 23. 1858 Warwickshire. Housemaid.
Susan J Robins. Ward Matron. 49. 1832 Gosport, Hants.
Sarah A Brooks. Ward Cook. 29. 1852 Paddington, Middx.
Inmates
Elizabeth Collyer. 20. 1861 Battersea, Surrey. General Servant.
Charlotte Benham. 26. 1855 Westminster, Surrey. Housemaid.
Elizabeth Matthews. 24. 1857 Newington, Middx. General Servant.
Emily Liddaman. 15. 1866 Barbican, Middx. Book Folder.
Mary A White. 18. 1863 Clerkenwell, Middx. Book Folder.
Eliza Kemp. 22. 1859 Fleet St. Middx. General Servant.
Eleanor Hamilton. 18. 1863 Lambeth, Surrey. General Servant.
Kate McCarthy. 23. 1858 Clerkenwell, Middx. Book Folder.
William Weston. Labourer. 80. 1801 Chisselton, Wiltshire. Retired Labourer.
Hannah Weston. Wife. Charwoman. 72. 1809 Lambourne, Berkshire. Retired Charwoman.
James Ledger. Gardener. Married. 42. 1839 Horn, Surrey.
Ann Stainer. Organist. 55. 1826 Southwark, Middx. Teacher of Music.
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for Penitent Prostitutes
Drewstead Road, Streatham, SW16 1AX
1758 - 1966
The Magdalen Hospital began as Magdalen House which opened in 1758 at 21 Prescot Street, Whitechapel. The building was leased from its previous occupants - the London Hospital. Prescot Street was at this time a disreputable area with brothels, taverns and theatres, many of which had been forced out of the City of London by the authorities.
Not a hospital in our sense of the word (and it certainly was never part of the NHS), it was a charitable organization for the rehabilitation of 'fallen' women, i.e. prostitutes. The women had to be under 30 years of age and sincere in their desire to be reformed. Preference was given to the youngest applicants with the least experience of prostitution.
Training was given in needlework and laundry work. Religious services had to be attended twice daily.
In 1772 the institution moved to a new premises erected on a 6 acre site in Blackfriars Road, St George's Fields, and was renamed the Magdalen Hospital. Its octagonal Chapel became a fashionable place of worship; a choir of selected inmates sang during the services, protected from the public gaze by a screen. The extravagant Revd William Dodd (1729-1777) was an evening preacher here; he became the last person to be hanged for forgery at Tyburn.
In 1778 victims of seduction were also included for reformation.
Throughout the first half of the 19th century contributions to the charity through collections during chapel services were declining, while expenses in the upkeep and repairs to the building were increasing. The district had become unhealthy, with factories and overcrowded dwellings. The site was sold in 1869 to the Peabody Trustees for redevelopment as tenement housing, and the Hospital moved to Streatham.
In 1889 the Streatham buildings were enlarged but, by 1907, one ward had to be closed because of lack of funds. The financial position had improved by 1912 and rebuilding took place in 1913, including the installation of a central laundry, which provided much of the Hospital's income.
In 1934 the Hospital changed to an Approved School for female offenders. The words 'for the Reception of Penitent Prostitutes' were dropped from its title in 1938.
During WW2 the School was evacuated to Chaworth St James Approved School in Ottershaw, Surrey. The Hospital building was used as a refugee centre and then later as an LCC rest centre. In 1944 it became the Magdalen Hospital Classifying School for Girls, where girls were sent for assessment by Juvenile Courts in the south of England before their future was decided.
The School closed in 1966 and the site was bought by Lambeth Council.
The Magdalen Hospital Trust was dissolved in 1973.
........................................................
A quote made at the time states ...
"When the Magdalen has completed her course, and is
leaving for the situation found for her (often after much
correspondence and inquiry) by the Head Matron, the
Warden sees her alone, " talks to her of her future, and
gives her good and wise counsel. He also presents her
with the Bible and Prayer-book provided by the com-
mittee, and the Head Matron gives her the half-crown
allowed to each parting inmate as pocket-money."
...............................................
1881 census.
Schedule
1. The Magdalen Hospital. Streatham, Surrey.
John Wallace. Head. 62. 1819 Bombay (British subject). Head Warder & Chaplain.
Marion Wallace. Wife. 55. 1826 Australia (British subject).
Caroline A Greenway. Sister. 63. 1818 Australia (British subject).
Alfred C Wallace. Son. 23. 1858 Beddington, Surrey. Medical Student.
Mary I Wallace. Daughter. 18. 1863 Croydon.
Mary Y Horseman. Servant. 21. 1860 Crockham Hill, Kent. Cook. Domestic Servant.
Mary May. Servant. 20. 1861 Stoney, Stratford, Northamptonshire. Parlour Maid.
Clara A King. Servant. 18. 1863 Streatham. Housemaid.
Mary A Harrison. Head Matron. 57. 1824 Stepney, Middx.
Emily Jones. Ward Matron. 35. 1846 Tring, Hertfordshire.
Sarah Brodribb. Laundress. Widow. 48. 1833 Frome, Somerset.
Inmates (and a few staff)
Maria Peonton. 18. 1863 Chatham Kent. Nursemaid.
Minnie Griffin. 18. 1863 (says "Don't know"). General Servant.
Elizabeth Richards. 25. 1856 Poplar, Middx. General Servant.
Ellen Partridge. 23. 1858 Hereford. General Servant.
Agnes Jones. 20. 1861 Cardiff, Glamorgan. General Servant.
Caroline Greenwood. 19. 1862 St. Lukes, Middx. General Servant.
Mary A Branch. 20. 1861 Worth, Sussex. Waitress Domestic.
Edith Grant. 18. 1863 broughton, Hampshire. Waitress.
Mary A Cattick. 24. 1857 St. Lukes, Middx. Kitchen Maid.
Jane Francis. 23. 1858 Bethnal Green, Middx. General Servant.
Sarah Wilton. 15. 1866 (not known) Middx. General Servant.
Annie Gray. 16. 1865 Hoxton, Middx. MF Chemist Factory Girl. Baking Powder.
Ada Wickes. 18. 1863 Halstead, Essex. Facory Girl. Crepe Manuf.
Margaret Clark. 25. 1856Fulham, Middx. Housemaid.
Catherine Stanley. Ward Matron. 43. 1838 Southwark.
Eliza Bunting. Laundress. 51. 1830 St. Pancras, Middx.
Inmates
Agnes Bowman. 20. 1861 Mayfield, Sussex. General Servant.
Margaret Perriton? Perniton? Pernitor? Hard to read) 21. 1860 Poplar, Middx. General Servant.
Alice Lightfoot. 19. 1862 Witham, Essex. General Servant.
Rose Barfoot. 19. 1862 Pimlico, Middx. General Servant.
Annie Emery. 19. 1862 Brighton, Sussex. General Servant.
Hannah Leggate. 19. 1862 Norwich, Norfolk.Laundry Maid.
Lucy Message. 19. 1862 Hoolcommon. General Servant.
Elizabeth Ring. 20. 1861 Deptford, Kent. General Servant.
Annie Mapley. 16. 1865 Gt. Linford, Buckinghamshire. Nursemaid.
Helen Chadman. 18. 1863 Worthing, Sussex. General Servant.
Annie Horton. 16. 1865 Warwickshire. General Servant.
Agnes Connell. 14. 1867 Hammersmith, Middx. General Servant.
Caroline Smith. 18. 1863 Homerton, Middx. General Servant.
Esther Wigleworth. Ward Matron. 53. 1828 Tottenham, Middx.
Inmates
Iresa Allen. 18. 1863 Kingston, Surrey. General Servant.
Charlotte Cox. 23. 1858 Hoxton, Middx. Housemaid.
Mithant Lewis. 17. 1864 Sheerness, Kent. General Servant.
Maria Holland. 22. 1859 St. Pancras, Middx. General Servant.
Jane Bignold. 24. 1857 Guildford, Surrey. Housemaid.
Sarah Burrage. 16. 1865 St. Lukes, Middx. Factory Girl.
Sarah A Croxford. 21. 1860 Eton Wick, Buckinghamshire. General Servant.
Florence E Milwood. 20. 1861 Paddington, Middx. Kitchen Maid.
Amelia Ramshaw. 20. 1861 Lambeth, Surrey. General Servant.
Mary A Low. 19. 1862 Roundsford, Worcestershire. General Servant.
Eliza Wood. 16. 1865 Gosport, Hants. Nurse Maid.
Esther Duell,. 18. 1863 Marchwood, Hants. General Servant.
Minnie Stalwood. 18. 1863 Penn, Buckinghamshire. General Servant.
Isabella Jessitt. 16. 1865 Newton, Buckinghamshire. Factory Girl, Firework.
Ellen Winterbourne. Ward Matron. 45. 1836 St. Thomas, Oxfordshire.
Mary A E Judd. Laundress. 30. 1851 Islington, Middx.
Inmates
Mary Juby. 20. 1861 (not known)Housemaid.
Mary J Bailey. 18. 1863 Paddington, Middx. General Servant.
Elizabeth Baker. 16. 1865 (not known)General Servant.
Emily Lee. 16. 1865 Windlesham, Surrey. Kitchen Maid.
Margaret McGannon. 17. 1864 St. George in the East, Middx.
Clara Webb. 19 1862 Liverpool, Lancashire. General Servant.
Ellen Calverley. 18. 1863 Kennington, Surrey. General Servant.
Selina Underhill. 19. 1862 Birmingham, Warwickshire. General Servant.
Eliza Foley. 18. 1863 West Humble, Surrey. Book Keeper.
Rose Swain. 17. 1864 Reading, Berkshire. Dress Maker.
Rose Frankham. 18. 1863 Reading, Berkshire. General Servant.
Bisthan Martin. 19. 1862 Buckensbury, Middx. Housemaid.
Eliza E Mapps. 16. 1865 Rotherhithe. General Servant.
Clara Furgussen. 17. 1864 Tonbridge, Kent. Charwoman.
Mary M Norris. Ward Matron. 55. 1826 Manchester.
Emily Gibbons. Laundress. 29. 1852 London.
Inmates
Emily Hemming. 18. 1863 Pecksford, Worcestershire. Kitchen Maid.
Florence Shillingford. 24. 1857 St. Pancras, Middx. Housemaid.
Elizabeth Biggs. 18. 1863 Aldershot, Hants. General Servant.
Alice Lock. 14. 1867 Bristol, Gloustershire.
Emma Robinson. 19. 1862 Greetham, Rutland. General Servant.
Lydia Channing. 16. 1865 St. Lukes, Middx. Tailoress.
Emma Twomay. 18. 1863 Southwark, Surrey.
Charlotte F Joiner. 20. 1861 Canterbury, Kent. General Servant.
Georgina A Stapleton. 17. 1864 Westminster, Surrey. General Servant.
Mary A Bull. 23. 1858 Bucklesland, Hertfordshire.
Harriet Martin. 18. 1863 Middlesex. Housemaid.
Ellen Clarke. 20. 1861 Dover, Kent.
Annie Elgin. 17. 1864 Buckinghamshire. Factory Girl, Hatter.
Sarah Sands. Ward Matron. 54. 1827 Bristol, Gloustershire.
Amelia Jefferson. Ward Woman. 30. 1851 Marylebone, Middx. Needlewoman.
Emma R Cook. Ward Portress. 33. 1848 Amble, Northumberland.
Emma Rodwell. Ward Servant. 28. 1853 Watford, Hertfordshire. Dress Maker.
Inmates
Selina Jackson. 18. 1863 Middleton, Lancashire. General Servant.
Elizabeth Jordan. 23. 1858 Highbury, Middx. Dress Maker.
Fanny Pankhurst. 20. 1861 Addington, Kent. Housemaid.
Fanny Campbell. 23. 1858 Warwickshire. Housemaid.
Susan J Robins. Ward Matron. 49. 1832 Gosport, Hants.
Sarah A Brooks. Ward Cook. 29. 1852 Paddington, Middx.
Inmates
Elizabeth Collyer. 20. 1861 Battersea, Surrey. General Servant.
Charlotte Benham. 26. 1855 Westminster, Surrey. Housemaid.
Elizabeth Matthews. 24. 1857 Newington, Middx. General Servant.
Emily Liddaman. 15. 1866 Barbican, Middx. Book Folder.
Mary A White. 18. 1863 Clerkenwell, Middx. Book Folder.
Eliza Kemp. 22. 1859 Fleet St. Middx. General Servant.
Eleanor Hamilton. 18. 1863 Lambeth, Surrey. General Servant.
Kate McCarthy. 23. 1858 Clerkenwell, Middx. Book Folder.
William Weston. Labourer. 80. 1801 Chisselton, Wiltshire. Retired Labourer.
Hannah Weston. Wife. Charwoman. 72. 1809 Lambourne, Berkshire. Retired Charwoman.
James Ledger. Gardener. Married. 42. 1839 Horn, Surrey.
Ann Stainer. Organist. 55. 1826 Southwark, Middx. Teacher of Music.
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