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Born 1933 at 77 Dudley Rd then moved to Endington Cottage Homes, Fentham Rd Birmingham.
I have records showing he was there in 1939 as an inmate.
Mothers Name was Ada Callow/Petford/St Ledger born 1896 & Died 1984.
thank you.
my email: janice.bunbury@gmail.com
Also it seems her Mother was at the Hackney Central Institution , before seemingly in service in London - however I cannot find anything out about the Hackney C.I., either so any help would be much appreciated.
Mum was later discharged into service in 1932.
Many thanks, Christine
My half brother Ian William Kell had a time there in the middle 70s.
Some one out there would hopefully know the home.
Apparently it has been knocked down and houses are built on the site x
I'm afraid I can't help too much, except to say that my late father also lived in a children's home in Hastings in the 50s/60s. He described it as being on a hill, or perhaps even up in the cliffs, and that the carers were known as 'auntie' and 'uncle'. He also remembered having his hair cut (although being a boy, I think it was probably less upsetting for him!) and being taken out to buy new shoes and get ice cream. If you or anyone knows more about this place, then I would love to hear/exchange information!
I trained at Edward Nicholl House to be an N.N.E.B. Nursery nurse with the then Church of England Childrens Society.It was situated in the Pen-Y-Lan district of Cardiff.I went there in 1958 .There are a few more details on Google.
One of the children’s homes I was in was 80 Wembley Park drive- Aunty Freda was the main lady and I was looked after so well. She was so kind
Also 97 Woodcock hill Kenton Harrow with my brother Patrick.
I also stayed at Warleigh Manor Bathford (near bath) which was a boarding school run by Les Alderman who I remember as a lovely man hellbent on helping youngsters recover from disadvantaged childhoods.
Live laugh cry smile love
I wish somehow I could find anyone who was in any of these or knew any info that might help me piece together those early years of my life.
Life can be cruel and harsh sometimes but beautiful too
I know I’m not alone in yearning to find my past and I wish love and peace to any now grown ups who went or children who that still go through the care system today.
Grateful if anyone, who knows of this place and has further details, could make contact with me as I am writing a feature and I would really welcome some help. Thank you
mikegunnill@mac.com
Christina Barnett Tolbert
cbarnetttolbert@mail.com
I recall it as a happy time
I was in The Holt, Birstal, with my sister for two short periods in 1955 and 1956. For not eating my meal I would be made to stand in the large hallway facing the corner for hours on end. I worked out by twiddling my toes it prevented me from feinting.
At night I used to be taken from a large dormitory to the bedroom of the man in charge of the establishment, I can't remember his name but I have never forgotten what he did to me.
She called him Anthony..
Any information would be great
Irenes memory of the events that sent her there are not clear, but has a memory of her stay as being one of the worst times of her life & treatment to her. Especially having her lovely long blond hair all shaved off as soon as she arrivedby the nuns.
Are there any records of the inmates attending this place & what was the reasoning behind being sent there that we could source/ review .Both our parents are deceased, & would not divulge any information to us about our sister Irene being sent there when challenged by my other sister Elaine Spires. If anyone can assit with our quest to find answers and bring closure to us all especially Irene. Would be greatful for any leads,documentation appertaining to her stay at this place, as from talking to her over many years when she was only a child this was a horrfic time of her life to be taken away from family for some time.
Regards
Arthur James Spires
I am now living in Australia and can be contacted via email roganne2@live.com.au
Thank you
by agencies and most having terrible experiences... children were also sent to Australia ,America,
and New zealand. Good Luck to you all.