They were homes for "fallen women" - I think usually unmarried mothers. Here is a link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdalene_Asylum Reg Wesson wrote: >Can anyone tell what type of Institution this was? >Reg >In rainy Ontario >_____________________________________________ > _____________________________________________ > >Have you considered adding "postems" to "your" events on www.freebmd.org.uk , giving your contact details? Other researchers will then be able to make contact. Click on the info button to add your postem. > >Any problems, please contact the List Admin: [email protected] >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > >