| Description | Date admitted: 13 Dec 1913
Age: 15
Address: 16, Bombay Street, Leeds
Circumstances: this youth ran away from his home in Leeds and came to Hull by train and was found destitute in Cogan Street. He was sent to this home by Superintendant Sharp. The boy stated his parents were both of drunken habits and had that afternoon kicked him and turned him out of his home. Enquiries were made by the Leeds police and his statement was found to be correct. His parents refused to have him back again
Days in the home: 6
Date left the home: 19 Dec 1913
Situation on departure: suitable clothing was found for him by the society and a situation was found for him [h]as cabin boy on coasting vessel
Bound volume containing handwritten entries including: date of admission; age, name, address and circumstances; situation on departure and monies donated |