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History
It was founded in 1865 as a residential charity for the blind by Edward Moore, who became its Hon. Secretary
A later Secretary was William J. H. Yates
According to Wagg’s Chronological Survey of Work for the Blind, “in 1875 there were 21 inmates and 10 outworkers. The Institution ceased to exist many years ago” (Henry Wagg, Chronological Survey of Work for the Blind, 1932)
It apparently no longer exists
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What was reforming about it?
It was one of numerous charities for the blind in London, but was unusual in being residential
Where in Bloomsbury
It opened a home for adult blind women at 6 Queen Square in March 1869 (The Times, 20 November 1869)
It ran a shop and a home for adult blind men at 468 New Oxford Street from November 1869 (The Times, 20 November 1869)
Website of current institution
It apparently no longer exists
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6 Queen Square, formerly the Alexandra Institute for the Blind
Books about it
Henry Wagg, Chronological Survey of Work for the Blind (1932); see publications of the RNIB online (opens in new window)
Archives
None found
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