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Entry Type
Corporate
Corporate Name
Fernslope Children's Home
Parent Body
Derbyshire County Council
Also Known As
Fernslope Family Centre
Place
Belper
Epithet
children's home
Dates
1956-post 2001
History
With increasing pressure on accommodation for children taken in care, in 1955 a proposal was made to acquire accommodation for 15 children. By March 1997, it was known as Fernslope Family Centre, and was providing seven placements.
Address
8 Chesterfield Road, Belper DE56 1FD
Authorised Form of Name
Belper; Fernslope Children's Home; 1956-post 2001; children's home
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