26 (?10) Newmarket Road, Cambridge

History of 26 Newmarket Road

c1840

1901 probable site of 10 Newmarket Road

George McAvoy, 61, chemist and druggist, b England

Laura, 60, b England

Georgina, 28, b England

Jesse Catlin, 19, servant, b England

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1912

Mission House, Newmarket Road — shelter for women and girls, 6 December 1912
The Cambridge Home of Mercy (Female Refuge) afforded women who have been following a sinful court of life a home where they may be usefully employed and instructed in religion. The Mission House on Newmarket Road provided temporary shelter for girls and women while inquiries were made, then placed them in homes and situations. It was unfortunate that men led women astray and women led men astray and the blame must be borne by both. The girls were grateful to be rescued; one who had led a notorious and openly evil life had married and now leads a respectable life 12 12 06e
Credit: Mike Petty, Cambridge Newmarket Road Scrapbook 1897 to 1990, entry 1912 12 06.

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1913 Female Mission House

Miss Smithson, matron

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1962 not listed