Eastmoor Secure Unit 18th May 2009
Opening in 1857 as “Leeds Reformatory for Boys” but later becoming “Eastmoor Approved School”. Originally when it was operating as “Leeds Reformatory for Boys” a child under 14 would be sent here for ‘crimes’ such as:
- Begging
- Wandering
- Consorting with thieves
- Prostitution
However when it began operating as “Eastmoor Approved School” and later “”Eastmoor Secure Unit” it began to house criminals of a more devious nature including Jon Venables (One of Jamie Bulger’s killers)
After it was closed as a childrens home it was used as a university campus by the University of Leeds up until 2003 when a new campus was opening.
Buildings included a swimming pool, dentists, church (later used as a gym), laundry and of course staff housing.
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went to eastmoor today visiting a young offender,sentenced to 4 months,got lost and ended up at the old building,1 word spooky,i felt realy sad,wondering how sum of them kids who was in there were treated,proper sad,young kids ruined,and it did go on,no crb checks in them days,i hope the bastards who hurt these children are suffering now.