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Many thanks
Teresa
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I would like to hear from any other person who may have remembered my brothers as well as myself. Brothers Errol/Raymond/Gerry/myself and younger brother Derek
I have photos and strong memory's of how it was like through the 50s and early 60s.
jim.mclaurin@hotmail.co.uk
My memories of the place were not nice, however I was not subject to the abuse more recent residents suffered. In fact I think the staff were very patient with a kid who was frightend to walk down a dark dormatory at night and therefore was prone to regularly wet his bed.
As I recall the lady in charge of the house I was in was called Miss Polly. If anyonehas any information or advice how I might proceed. I would be grateful. my email address is bmwalcroft@gmail.com
I decided to try and trace her and found her in the 1911 census, living in the Children's Home in Nether Street, Finchley. Her actual name was Ethel Maude Cooper but she preferred to be called Maude. As I was one of six children I think she had a great time being part of our family and was always present at family events.
Just though someone might be interested.
If any one remembers me drop me a line.
If any one remembers me drop me a line.
I had 4 brothers who also spent time in various cottages.
Would love to hear from anyone
I wish anyone who was there there the very best
Carl
I wish anyone who was there there the very best
Carl
I was in Shirley Oaks Homes, Croydon, Surrey with my sister Pat. Our surname at the time was SHARP. We were in Beech House but I cannot remember the dates. It was sometime between 1951-1953 and I know we spent one Christmas there. My sister was very outgoing and would talk to anyone and made friends easily. She had blonde hair and was very forward for her age. I was the opposite, very shy and quiet and kept myself to myself until I got to know people. I had red hair and might have worn a ribbon tied in a bow on the right side of my head and I always wore long socks. I was a real tom-boy and I remember getting into trouble once because I was caught showing the other children how to get out of a locked toilet cubicle by climbing over the top of the door. I think I was about six years old at the time and my sister was nine. We had two house mothers but I cannot remember their names. Being in the home was one of the worst times of my life but the one thing I do remember, and loved, was being given a large spoonful of malt just before bedtime. There was one boy at the home whom I really liked and wanted my mum to adopt but, unfortunately, I cannot remember his name.
I would be so grateful if anyone remembers me and my sister and could give me any information regarding the time stated above in this home. I have written to Lambeth Council for my records but their information does not go back as far as the 1950's.
Keeping my fingers crossed someone remembers me.
I hope this is the correct place to start.
hope to hear from you jackie.
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hope i have been of help
daviid beale
It would be very much appreciated if you could please assist how I can locate the orphanage.
Kind regards
Carol Rylance
pamchapman777@hotmail.co.uk
Thanks
I am searching for mary teresa johnson (tess) who was in Shenley Fields the same time as yourself and wondered if you remember her.
Regards Christine