Orphanage Photo abt 1921

[ddraigcelt]

Hi all, trying to find out a bit more about this photo. A bit of background first. My grand father's mother (Daisy Rosina Zanchi) died of TB in 1921, she was living in Cotlands Rd, Bournemouth at the time, she was only 29. For what ever reason, her husband put their three sons into an orphanage; Italo Zanchi, Guilo Zanchi (my grandfather) and William Zanchi. So the photo is of the three boys ( circled) from left to right; Italo, Guilo and William. The family are catholic and if you look closely there's a statue of the Virgin Mary at the back so presumably the orphanage is a catholic one. So my question is; going on the fact they were living in Cotlands Road, Bournemouth at the time, their mother died in 1921 and they are catholic ( their father is from Northern Italy), does anyone possibly know the name of the orphanage or even recognise anyone in the picture or the photo itself? I know It's a long shot but It's worth asking. Thanks for your time, Regards, David.

[Jebber]

I don't know of any specifically Roman Catholic orphanages in the Bournemouth area, but the Children's Home website is a good place to start.


www.childrenshomes.org.uk


Just as a matter of interest, the house where they lived in Cotlands Road no longer exists, it's pretty much all carparks now.

[maddys52]

There are references to the Sisters of Bethany Orphanage at Bournemouth in newspapers around 1900. A possibility?

Modified to add: Later called "House of Bethany"
https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/features/snapshotsofthepast/10522706.remembering-the-house-of-bethany/

Photos here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/alwyn_ladell/albums/72157624576778766/
but the only distinguishing feature in your photograph - the Mary statue doesn't appear, so not sure ...