i am currently reasearching the history of the school in the title of this message . it was situated just outside desford in leicestershire . it was opened in 1881 and closed its doors in 1984 . over the years its name was changed as you can see. as an ex - pupil of this school from the 60's i would also like to hear from antbody that went to or had family who went to this school . i also have information about where the school records are now kept. so if you can help it would be much appreciated . thank you.

Please share where are the records ?

At the county record office would be one apropriate place

Hugh W

i have gathered information about my grandad dob 1885 that he was in desford institute in 1901 ,some were i have it that he was sent there by [i think ] a magisterate this is all i know about this part of his life,how long he was there for i do not know???
his name was frank richardson.
thank you an mcculloch
nsw australia

ann if you would like to email me at backtodesford@hotmail.com i can shed a bit more light about desford industrial school. as well as sending you the history of the place that we have put together. it may also be possible to get a copy of his records from the time he was at the school.

I think my grandad may have been sent here if anyone can help with records? He was born in Stepney (DOB. around 05/05/1911)but was sent to a children's home in London with his brother. I know he was later sent to "a youth centre in Desford" but that's as much as I know. Also, he was always told he was called Richard so I don't know when his name got changed - he always went as Richard Jacob or Jacob Richard but his birth certificate says Frederick Jacob! I don't know when or why or even if this was the place he was sent to, but it's the only likely place I can find in/near Desford! If anyone can help I'd be very grateful.

i was there in 1977 wen mr sidney jones was principle

Anybody wanting to see their records please contact me at backtodesford@hotmail.com.Been having reunions for the last 8 years as well anybody interested in them contact me at the same email address ,next one is in July this year.The records as Hugh says above are at the local records office, but you can't just walk in and see them, there is a procedure that you have to go through.Copies of the records can be obtained and they will send them to you free of charge.
Roger.

Hello mate,
Was there 62-65 leslie jones was our head master an animal of a man.