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Saturday, 07 July 2007 09:54
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The Florrie, or Florence Institute, is a historic but neglected building in Liverpool 8. Members of the local community are trying to save the wrecked florriestructure and to remember its illustrious past.

Local people have been working since its closure to restore the building to public use. Here you can learn about its history and find out how to join the campaign to 'Save the Florrie for 2008'.

The eight-year battle to save the Florence Institute ended when a £3.9m grant to restore the treasured building was announced by the Heritage Lottery Fund on the 27 September 2006.

But we still need to raise more money! You can help...
Last Updated on Tuesday, 14 July 2009 13:06
 

The Campaign

Saturday, 07 July 2007 09:54
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For a hundred years The Florence Institute, or the Florrie as it is affectionally known by locals, continued to serve the young working and unemployed youth of the area.

we ling on

Last Updated on Tuesday, 14 July 2009 13:08
 

Campaign Restoration

Wednesday, 20 August 2008 10:11
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Today the Florrie stands, derelict, but not forgotten on Mill Street in The Dingle. But not for long! The Friends of Florrie, with the support of the community, the City Council and other stakeholders, are confident that the Florrie will be Saved for 2008 when Liverpool celebrates its Capital of Culture Year.

The eight-year battle to save the Florence Institute ended when a £3.9m grant to restore the treasured building was announced by the Heritage Lottery Fund on the 27 September 2006. Now, with funding available. and 'World Heritage Site' status added to Liverpool's 'Capital of Culture', there is a wonderful opportunity for the work of the community groups during the past years to 'come good'.

Last Updated on Monday, 18 May 2009 01:20
 

History of the Florrie

Saturday, 07 July 2007 09:54
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Florence was the daughter of Sir Bernard Hall, (1812-1890), a West Indies merchant, Alderman and former Mayor of Liverpool (1879/80.) When she died tragically at the tender age of 22 her father built a boy's club as a memorial to her, "in the hope that it might prove an acceptable place of recreation and instruction for the poor and working boys of this district of the city".
It was a permanent tribute to his daughter, built at his sole expense, and a focal point for the local youth who lived in a tough dock-side area of Liverpool, The Dingle.

 

the old florrie building

 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 14 July 2009 13:25
 

Fundraising

Saturday, 07 July 2007 09:54
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Supporters and Friends of the Florrie can now make donations to our Gift Aid account recently opened with HSBC bank.

For the moment we can only accept cheues payable to Florence Institute Trust Ltd. 'Gift Aid' A/C but will be offering secure on-line payment facilities in the near future.
Last Updated on Monday, 18 May 2009 01:21
 

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