Is Steepleton House a "special" School

[Keith Bateman]

Hi All,

I have asked this in a roundabout way on another topic (http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=83973.new;topicseen#new) - but here goes again!!

I have found Eliza Walker in the 1881 census living at Steepleton House, Steepleton Preston, Dorset as an inmate - the place is run by 3 sisters who list their occupation as " Peer's Daughters" - also at the same place is a Matron of a "Home" - most of the other inmates are young and from London
The reference is RG11 2089 / 17 page 26

What sort of place is this - a school - a home for sick children or what I hope(!) a home for illegitimate children. This would then explain why my possible grandmother is in Dorset and not in London!!

Any help appreciated!

Cheers

Keith

[Nessie]

Had a look at the entries Keith and the impression I have is that it is a school. Boarding of course and therefore has a Matron to oversee the servants. Interesting that the majority of the children are from London  and it makes me wonder if it was a school for children with a certain illness such as TB. Maybe it was maintained by a charity in London.