il be interested to see how this site progresses ...... i was in countesthorpe cottage homes leicestershire , from 1967 to 1969 be good to hear from others who were there at that time ...... also im interested in hearing from a family called 'wilson' who went to be fostered by a couple called royce and kathleen leet of leicester in early 60s

me and my 5brothers 2 sisters were in erdington cottage homes all split up and we all hated the place my brothers had the abuse the worst they were in home 5 we were there in the early days i heard it was okay in later years

I lived at "Melplash" Shenley Fields Cottage Homes Birmingham from about 1951 until about 1960. I would be interested to hear from anyone there at the same time and would be particulary interested in seeing any photographs.

Hi

I am researeching my family tree and found the 2011 census record for my Grandfather Albert Lynn @ the Cockett Swansea Cottage homes. My mother recalled him saying he was brought up in the homes, but until today, had no evidence of this. If anyone is able to lead me to where I could obtain records, I would be very grateful - thanks

my father (royston morgan) and his sister (Elaine) were in the st cockett homes swansea, they would of been there between 1953 to 1963 but all links about this place show it closed after 1950 if anybody has any infomation or was in this home around the same time please let me know my dad would like to find out more information. he remembers there being a goat, play area and patch for veg towards the back of the buliding. he remembers the being a sign in book at the main entrance .

Keith Brueton -Fairlawns house no 6 Mr & Mrs Byrne and their son Shaun. things i remember hoilday's and the taxi partys good times . 1970 - 1975

i was in the homes in the 70s to early 1980 i had a brother there he was in the haven with mr llewllyn i spent my time in littledene right at the top on the right it was my second visit i had been in beechcroft in the 60s as a baby and the childrens home on the main road ,,,, i had some great times in littleden and rem playing on the clock and courting in the old chapple heheh great days and to my knowledege some great staff ,,who remembers the veg van that used to come round

Hi I am seeking information about my deceased father-in-law, Harold Seeley. We think he spent a few years at Shenley Fields Cottage homes, possibly between 1910-1915. He was probably placed there together with his older sisters. I would welcome any ideas where I can find information about the children who were placed in the cotttage homes during that time

Hi I was in 4 the haven around about 1968-1972ish does anyone remember
Me, I remember first names of other children ( 2 brothers Tony & kelvin ) and a tomboy called pat,
Staff names where aunty lindsey ,aunty dee .
My brother and sister were also in there at the same time Lee was in appledoor
My sisters name was Linda

Can anyone help? I'm trying to trace Evelyn Baxter who I think lived here in the 1940's.She later worked at Nether Edge Hospital as a kitchen maid. She also lived on Club Garden Road Sheffield in the early 60's.

Im looking for a Evelyn Baxter who may have been at Fullwood Cottage Homes in 1940 onwards, She also used to work at Netheredge Hospital as a Kitchen maid when she started work in the late 50's early 60's. If anyone can help I would be very greatful.

hi i was in the haven along with my 3 brothers the house mother was chris had some good years there i remember falling out the tree out side the home and cracking my ribs i remember being in bed for a few weeks no school yes get in lol i remember my sister in another home walking past on her way to school calling me to see if i was ok i would throw her a piece of fruit out the window fun times

Hi, I was in home 8 1950 Miss Sherwood was the mother of the house ,anyone out there remember me ?
What a great trip down memory lane with this site, well done to all concerned

Good luck with your book I was in Erdington Cottage Homes (House 10 later Trelawn in the very early 1940's I was deserted by my mother and was later adopted by BBC p/poor peoples law.
Dennis Jones

in sunnyside 1959-1963 approx should be a good read good luck with it all

Hi!
Don't forget to let us know which cottage homes you were in if you are leaving a message about a specific home.
Thank you!

Hi,I was in the cottage homes with my 3 brothers,we were in number 5,1969 to 1971,i think the name of the people running it was mr & mrs Robinson,it would be great if i can get in touch with the others that were there the same time,hopeto hear from you soon.

My mom worked here, so did I and also a sister,hopefully lots of people will contribute
Thank you

A really interesting site - I look forward to seeing it grow!