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Crossley and Porter Orphanage, Halifax, West Yorkshire
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Crossley and Porter Orphanage, Halifax, West Yorkshire
Halifaxs Crossley Orphanage was founded in 1864 by Joseph, John and Francis Crossley. The building was designed by John Hogg. To mark a benefaction by Thomas Porter in 1887 it was renamed the Crossley & Porter Orphanage. In 1919, it began operating as a day school, then in 1984 merged with Heath Grammar School to form Crossley Heath School
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1864 1887 1984 Charitable Charity Crossley Eighties Francis Grammar Halifax Heath Hogg Merged Orphan Orphanage Orphans Porter Poverty Railings Workhouse Workhouses 1860s 1919 Merger
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This evocative photograph captures the imposing façade of Crossley & Porter Orphanage in Halifax, West Yorkshire, a historic charitable institution that has provided shelter, care, and education to hundreds of orphaned and destitute children since its founding in 1864. The orphanage was the brainchild of the Crossley brothers, Joseph, John, and Francis, who sought to alleviate the plight of poverty-stricken children in their community. The building was designed by renowned architect John Hogg, and in 1887, it was renamed Crossley & Porter Orphanage in recognition of a generous benefaction by Thomas Porter. The orphanage's Victorian and Edwardian architecture, with its ornate railings and intricate stonework, exudes an air of dignity and resilience. The institution's history is intertwined with that of the local workhouse, which was also established to provide relief to the needy. In 1919, the orphanage transitioned into a day school, and in 1984, it merged with Heath Grammar School to form Crossley Heath School. This photograph, taken in the 1880s, offers a glimpse into the past, when the orphanage stood as a beacon of hope and compassion for those in need. The image of the building, with its grandeur and sense of history, serves as a poignant reminder of the important role that charitable institutions have played in shaping the lives of countless individuals and communities throughout history.
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