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The Ellyett/Barlow Home, Shirley

In 1876 funds were subscribed for the establishment of a Home for Aged Women, and a piece of land at Shirley Common opposite to St. James's Church was purchased and buildings erected thereon, mainly at the expenses of Mr. Andrew Barlow and Mr. Richard Dyer Ellyett. The trusts were declared by a deed, dated 31 March, 1877, under which the buildings are to be occupied by women of good character exceeding the age of 55 years who should have been previously resident for not less than one year within a radius of five miles from the Bargate, Southampton, and who had means to support themselves. The inmates occupy the home rent-free and the income from the endowment funds is supplemented by voluntary subscriptions. From 'Parishes: Millbrook', A History of the County of Hampshire: Volume 3 (1908), pp. 427-432. URL: Link Date accessed: 21 April 2009.