Morfa Home For Boys, Newquay

The Morfa Home was established in 1909, to replace the recently closed Helston Home for Boys. All thirty boys moved to their new address on October 13th 1909, following a dedication by the Rev W.H. Neales. To mark the occasion, the Union Jack was flown outside the Home and the National Anthem was played by a brass band. Over one hundred people attended the ceremony.

Many homes relied on the generosity of the local community for their income. Various local businesses were more than happy to help out the Morfa Home, as when the master appealed to all the barbers in the town to cut the boys’ hair at a reduced price. One said he would cut their hair for free if all the other barbers did the same, and without hesitation they all agreed. From then on all the barbers took it in turns visiting the Home as required, free of charge.

The Home closed in 1928 because the lease expired and could not be renewed. All the children and staff were transferred to Falmouth.