1960s
115 Furzehill Road, Borehamwood.
66 Maresfield Gardens, London NW3
Steven Bruce.
sbgcjit@gmail.com

Hi I lived in broomlands child care centre Middlesbrough from 90 to 2000 I'm still in touch with a few carers and girls not boys although I know them x
Does anyone recall Mr woscoe,
Sully(night watch man)
Lynn three
Enid
Anne rafter
Debra tulluck
Anne mett (cleaner)
Mary (cook)
North fox
Marjorie mcardle
Mr Wilson (boys unit)
Bitch that took over lol
Irene click jaw lol
Xxx

Mount Hermon childerns home at Hastings.
Ashburnham Road.1951-1956. Miss Hanna (Matron) Miss Sparrow (cook)
4 boys and 13 girls .Went tonClive Vale School. Left at 11 and moved to West Wickham

Seeing the Mandale Road comments I did hear Audrey Ward who worked there and had a malicious reputation is or was being historically investigated...

Hi, I’m looking for anyone who knew my dad Paul Beech who lived in erdington cottage homes in the 50’s. We’re very lucky to still have him with us but he’s recently become unwell and I’d love for him to reunite with someone who can shared his experience. He had very fond memories!

Emilybeech123@hotmail.com

I'm looking for any information about a children's home in Prestwick south Ayrshire Scotland 1965 run by nuns

Hi. This is a long shot. Does anyone know of the old children’s home that used to be near Sandbach in Cheshire? My dad was there in and around the 1970’s with his older brother Tony Gregory, as he was older he left before my dad did and he hasn’t seen him since and is desperate to locate him. If anyone was there around that time or remembers the place, this would really help to start tracking.
🙏 Thank you.

Pilgrim House, Westerham Kent (John Groom's Home). Looking for anyone that lived here around 1974. I remember very few names. Jackie Titner - had an older sister. keredmalla@gmail.com

Looking for anyone who was in alva children's home crookston area 1984 to 1990

Wonder if anyone was in a Boarding School with my Eldest Brother 1975 to 1980 It was called The Pitts Boarding School Torquay

Hello,

Does anyone know boarders at the Marist convent at Hythe kent that were there around 1975 to 1979, l spoke with a Sister some time ago and she had no record although one that we both knew left for America. Two that I remember were Patricia who wore glasses and Eileen who had red hair, it would be nice to know that they are well and have had quality lives.

My Father was in a Convalescent Home in the 1930's. The family lived in Carshalton Surrey, so likely close by that. He had no idea why he was there and spent some time in his later years trying to find our information on it. Seemed records weren't kept that long.We don't know what the name of the place was. Dad really wanted to know the reason because he thought what was currently wrong with his leg could be post-polio, but he has no recollection of having had polio. Must have been very young. No family stories of it were told. I don't know how you can help, but someone might know something. His name was Bobby Jones (Robert), born 1930. My email is: auntiebev@shaw.ca

Hello,
a bit of a long shot but here goes! My dad William (aka Billy) was an orphan at st Vincents boys home Preston in the 40s after the war....is there anyone on here that was there at the same time?
His sister was in holly mount girls home....again same question.
I have tried on many occasion to obtain records hitting a brick wall saying the Catholic Church has a right to seize/keep/block them from been seen for 100 years!! It seems so sad to me they never knew their parents or anything of why they were taken away....forgotten child it seems in this time era. Anyone with even the smallest bit of info would be greatly appreciated.
yours sincerely Emma and family x

I was also in the children’s home in the 60’s . Locates across the Anglican Church in Bolton le sands lancashire

I am trying to find information about my nephew John patrick slattery who was in a children's home in Barry Vale of Glamorgan in 1984. Does anyone have any information please?

I would like to anyone who was in care of Wiltshire or Dorset social services between 1979-1984.
Starfield Assessment Centre Wiltshire
Riverside Assessment Centre Wiltshire
Mr-Mrs Swindells foster parents. Wiltshire
Kingsmoor children’s home. Wiltshire
St Katherine’s children home. Dorset

Hi there
Would like to get in touch with anyone who was at the children's home in Coopersale, Epping Essex between 1968-1973. If memory serves me correctly there were four homes on the same site

I posted in 2017

Since then I now have new email
marilynndomleo50@icloud.com

I lived Picketing children’s home then Oak tree house Richmond Yorkshire

Spring Hill Duffiekd Derby

Fair lawn Allestree

Lady Burton Rd Derby
Now live Montreal Canada, would like to get I touch with
Vicki, Gail Marilyn Hyde’s we were at Richmond together
Carol Thorpe , Burton Rd
Thank you

I've been helping a family look for Lorraine McIntyre..who we think went to broomhayrs in the 1970s l99newman@yahoo.com

Looking for anyone who lives in the children’s home in droitwich spa late 70s early 80s had a friend there named Keith Harris who later moved to london

I lived at 68 King Edwards Grove & then 67(?) Kingston Lane & lastly 69 Kingston Lane during the late 50's & up to about July 1962. We emigrated to Australia in 1962.
My Brother Barrie & Sister Jennifer were at 69 Kingston Lane also.
Some of the kids at 69 Kingston Lane were brother & sister James & Josephine (çannot remember surname) The lady that ran it was Dorothy Spear.
Trevor. (tbia9x@gmail.com)

I'm looking for any info on Ma Cook's Orphanage in Ponteland. My Dad was there circa 1950's.

Also, does anyone know how you get foster care records? I am going around in circles asking councils.

Thanks!

I was in one of the children's homes that were on the same site in Cosham I was I was in the one on the left as you went in. My mum decided she couldn't cope with me, although I had another 3 brothers and one sister. I think the first time I wás in there was late 70s then she decided I could come back home only to send me back there less than a year later. I was moved on to a children's home till I got to the age of 16. In the time I was in these children's home she never once came to see me. The only time I went home was when my father passed.away. I was literally there for less than 24 hours. I've never forgiven her for this, And I have had no contact since, I was dumped by my mother because I had because I was born with a hole in my back. I was one of a twin. I'm happy now I have my own family. But just goes to show how life can be so crap.

Was just wondering if anyone who was at cardross between 1993 1996 would like to talk

Hi im looking into an orphanage my dad Ronald Smith and his brother Raymond were sent to in Aldershot round about early 1950s can anyone help

I lived in a Childrens Home at 68 King Edwards Grove, Teddington, in the late 1950's-60. I remember some of the names, if anyone remembers me it would be good to hear from you on here.

I'm trying to find the orphanage my husband's father, aunts and uncles were in after their mother died. Their father couldn't take care of 6 small children. His intent was to remarry, and come back for them. And this he did. This would have been from 1911-1913 when the children were at an orphanage. We have also been told that The boys were in one orphanage and the the girls were in another. At that time they lived in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, on Townsend St. Can anyone direct me as to where I should look? Thank you!

Hi all, I posted a few years ago, still looking for anyone that recognises any of these homes, staff or residents.You can mail me: exnihilo.semper@gmail.com

Redhill assessment centre - Redhill, Surrey
St Dominics (Catholic residential school) - Godalming, Surrey

1970/71
Fountains reception centre - Rainham, Essex
Superintendent - Clive Best

1971/72
Tennyson Lodge - Tennyson Avenue, Harold Hill, Essex
Superintendents - Aunty Laura & Uncle Ted
Staff - Jack Warden
Residents - James Tomes,

1972 - 1977
Walden Way (Cheviots) 3 Walden Way, Hornchurch, Essex
Superintendent - Ian Lawson

1972 - 1977
Walden Way (Cheviots) 3 Walden Way, Hornchurch, Essex
Superintendents - Leo Issac DeBoer & Polly
Second in charge Bill & Pam
Staff - Phillip Young
Residents - Gary, Colin

1972/3
Hargrave House - Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex
Superintendent - Mr & Mrs Ringer
Staff - Mr Cannon
Residents - Gary Layte, Peter Ennis, Mark Haddaway, Peter Bishop

1973/4 - 1975
Chafford School - Ramsay Nr Harwich, Essex
Staff - Mr Gill, Mr Passmore
Residents: Gary Gilling, Thorogood, Murphy, Malteese, Colin,

Hi, just wondering if anybody had any photos of Newley Lane in Bramley or The Hawthorns in Wortley/Armley from the mid to late 70s. I know the Hawthorns is no longer there . I have no photos to remember my times in both these places . Thank you in advance

Hi all, I wonder if anyone has any information about the Ladywell Nursery, in Lewisham, London. I was there plus a number of related places in 1945-1948. I know, a long time ago, but time is running out to link up with any others from there. I have been to Lewisham Library which has few records and I have my adoption records, such as they are, but very little else about people who were there. I would be grateful for any snippets of information.

I was at THORNCHASE SCHOOL, Merrow - from 1975 - 1977. Mr Baron was Headmaster. I have no or very little memory of the school, or why I was boarding there.

I'd like to hear from anyone who was there at that time.

Mark (devinemark@mac.com)

hi all. i would like to hear from anyone who was at eastry childrens home in the late 70's
iggsy1@hotmail.com

Hello, has anyone heard of Barnburgh Children’s home, Beech Avenue, Exeter? I was there in the early 1970’s and I would love to see a picture of it to help me remember. Mrs Bourne (might have spelt that wrong)
There were some kind women there who cared as much as they could and I had a far better time there than when I got returned to parents clairehornby67@icloud.com

Helllo, Michael Ramsey.

I was also in 74 Aldersbrook Rd, from 1979 - 1981, you may have left by then, but I was also back there in 1984 after persistently running away from my foster carers. Please do get in touch!

P.S. I hope you are well.

Hello, has anyone heard of Barnburgh Children’s home, Beech Avenue, Exeter? I was there in the early 1970’s and I would love to see a picture of it to help me remember. Mrs Bourne (might have spelt that wrong)
There were some kind women there who cared as much as they could and I had a far better time there than when I got returned to parents

Hello I'm searching for information on where a baby would have been placed in the mid 1960s living in Exeter. Mum went into hospital and was unable to care for the baby for a period of a few months, the baby was somewhere between age 6 months - 3 years old. All they were told by their mum is they went into care. Finding it very difficult to find information!! Many thanks.

hello, still looking for anyone who was in eastry chidrens home in '77 and '78
iggsy1@hotmail.com

I knew your dad Colin Bench Vicky at Lower WickHouse in reply to your message in 2019
barrywiow@gmail.com

I lived in king Edwards Grove kids home in the 1969 to 77 other home in the rd 46 .68. And 4 but also had mates in the Kingston Lane homes and the orchard I remember many names .. Chris during. Tracey Johnson.david cannonball Carl letter Moore ..William and George Armstrong..William Georgey..these green. Bobby..larna.gina.david Bennett.paul.railly. bridge o conner.micheal Rose and many more

Did you live in one of the homes in Teddington in 1969 to 1977 if you did i mite no you 31 king Edwards Grove also 4... 68. And the other home in the rd at that time also Kingston Lane holes and the orchard home

Mandale road O&A, @ Carmen, I was there early 80’s. After searching it seems DCC are erasing the past!

Gary

James Speed 10.08.1934 was placed into Fife County Council Care since birth. We're researching William Wilson, the chief public assistance officer and Inspector of Poor, Margaret Paxton, Aithernie House. Lundin Links, Isabel Scott Moncrieff, The Castle Elie and the other members of The Fife Children's Home Executive committee. We are trying to find who had cared for him before being placed into Quarriers Orphanage at 8 years in 1942.

Looking for any pictures of Carsewood home in Howwood. Can't find a single 1.

Hi I’m looking for info of my father in law who was in a children’s home in Dublin can anyone help

Hi,
My brothers & I were in a Children's Home called Sunnyholme in Broadstairs, Kent in 1971 but I am struggling to find any record of the home.
Does anyone know of it, or maybe a former resident there?
I believe it was run by a Canadian charity called Society of Hope, Mr Fegan's Homes.
Any information would be useful.
Many thanks
Rod Allen

Hi Chelsea. I was brought up in Lochgarry Children's Home. Would love to connect, as also found others. Email : brianmorrison.glasgow@gmail.com

Looking for any information about Broomhayes Children’s home Northampton Devon , 1970s

Hi,
I’m wondering if anyone knows of ornamore children’s home in London around the 1960s my mother in law is wondering if she can find some photos of when she was in there?
If anyone can be of any help please email me on
Chantilly.b123@yahoo.co.uk

Hi in answer to Jacqueline Naylor, regarding Broomlands childrens home, I was in Broomlands childrens home in 1961 aged 5 and again in in 1967, I was in one house with only boys and Auntie jones was house mother and my sisters were next door were Auntie Cones was house mother,in 1967 the house mother was Auntie Caroline Baxter, I enjoyed my time in Broomlands childrens home, which is more than I can say about some of the other childrens homes, I’m on Facebook if you want to chat. Kind regards, Alan Crook

I believe that along with my two brothers we were in the cottage homes about 1941 give and take a few years.

Any information would really help in my search. Thanks!.