St Stephen's Orphanage blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: St Stephen's Orphanage (founded 1870) moved to this building from Trinity Lane after World War I. With the assistance of many notable patrons, including Dean Duncombe, the Worsley family of Hovingham and Dr W A Evelyn, it provided accommodation, support and training to hundreds of orphaned girls for over a century. Recorded plaque organisation: York Civic Trust.

St Stephen's Orphanage, founded in 1870, provided essential accommodation, support, and vocational training to numerous orphaned girls for over a century, significantly impacting their lives through the efforts of notable patrons.