-fundraising event using the history of blackburn Orphanage to help Child Action Northwest continue the work of founder James Dixon. 120 Years ago.
-Pound day was a simple idea started by our founder, James Dixon. The very first pound day took place on 24 June 1892. The appeal asked people to donate a pound ( a lot of money in those days - perhaps a weeks wage). If they couldnt afford a pound they were asked to donate a pound in weight of something that the Orphanage could use in the running of the household.
-Pound day included
- Mrs Dixons tearoom
- Traditional side stalls
- Seaside postcard scene
- Circus tent with childrens story telling and Punch and Judy.
- Miniture fairground
- Caton and hopes amazing Emporium of curiosity
- Popcorn and candyfloss
- Ice cream parlour
- Fairground Organ
- Childrens craft tent
- Historical dressing up costumes
- Orphans hide and seek treasure hunt.
- Teddy tombola
Background
- In 2011 we unearthed what we now refer to as "the buried Treasure" of James Dixon. Deep in the cellars, underneath the orphanage building was a collection of documents dating back to the foundations of the charity. These include early building commitee meetigns, architect plans etc.
History
-The Orphanage was founded by James Dixon (1855-1936), originally from Scotland, who was known as "The Blackburn Samaritans". He had also helped the ragged school. In 1866 he started to raised funds to build an Orphanage. On the 23rd July 1891 the opening ceremmony took place, with several hundred townsfolk in attendance. Two months previously, James Dixon had been appointed as the first super-intendent, post he was to hold until 1933.
Child Action Northwest
Whalley Road
Wilpshire
Blackburn
Lancs
BB1 9LL
01254 24700
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