Haig Ferguson Memorial Home

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Constitution of Lauriston Home, pre-1925; annual reports, 1955-1973; details of Home's committee and aims from Charitable Directory; "Charitable Organisations Appeal 1966" with entry for Home

Administrative / Biographical History

Founded in 1899 by Dr. James Haig Ferguson to provide accommodation for unmarried women expecting their first baby. It was situated at 118 Lauriston Place and known as the Lauriston Home. In 1925 it moved to 4 Lauriston Park, and after Dr. Haig's death in 1936 it was renamed in his memory. The Home closed in 1974.

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