I have details of a "Private Home for Children" in Pierremont Ave, Broadstairs. It was run by a lady called Blanche Rose Penley between 1909 and 1919. It was a 10 room building with about six children, at the time of the 1911 census, 2 were males and 4 were females. Two of the children gave their birth place as Melbourne, Australia and Bombay, India.

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

Hi, My name is Christina and I have been working on finding where my family went in 1910. Orville Lewis Barnett would have been 9 years old and his brother Harold would have been about 4 years old. I am trying to find documents showing where they were taken in 1910. I found a newspaper clipping stating they were taken to the Knightsville Orphans Home/ Clay County Orphans Home in Indiana. Does anyone know where I can find this information? Thanks for any help.
Christina Barnett Tolbert
cbarnetttolbert@mail.com

i am just looking to try and find some information for my grandad. he was brought up in a childrens home in the years of 1951-1960 at a place called St Vincents De-Paul in Newcastle what was run by the Sisters of charity. i am just wondering have you got any information or know where i can find some information about this place and is the building still standing to this day, as he would love to go back and visit and show me the place he grew up.

My mother was born July 1923, named LOUISE FAUSTE. Her mother Mary McCabe had her illegitimately in a home (in France we're told) where she left the baby. Mary McCabe died 1968 in a Sisters of Nazareth home to which she left most of her estate. My mother's enduring memory was of wetting the bed and having to put the sheets over her head. Is or was there a Sister's of Nazareth catholic home in northern France? She was adopted by Mary's brother in 1933 and her name changed. Can anyone help please, with ANY info.? I've been working on this for years ...

I just posted a comment without putting my own name on it- I am Bernice Pearson, also known as Bunny, Thanks.

I'm trying a long shot on contacting anybody who may have spent time at Winifred House in Barnet 1960-1961. I remember Sister Ansell and Sister North (I think) i had friends there Linda, Debbie, Edna, Philip Baskerville, Carol, the Parker twins, Raymond and Virginia, who was older than me (6) and we tried to run away together! There are many others whose names (even first names) I have forgotten.
I recall it as a happy time

We was at SHIRLY OAKS 62/65 MUSK COTTAGE,Angela,Linda,Michael,Kim Stephen.would like to hear from anybody who was there at this time,have not got much memory from this time.

I would like to get in touch with kids and staff that were at thornchase grove road merrow surrey boarding school I was there from when I was 7 till I was 13 Mr and Mrs baron ran it there was a lady called Mary and Ruth that worked there too .

Has anyone got history and pictures of free ways childrens home from 1970 + please

Hi Anne Laurence,
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.

Hi, Is there anyone who went to the Gracie Fields Home in Peacehaven? It was run by Elsie Cooper and her ghastly husband, known as 'Uncle'! It would be nice to hear from anyone who was there. I was there in the early 1950's and went to school in Newhaven. I was known as Adele Shires.

Hello, my grandfather was Albert Edward Carpenter who I believe to have been born Jan 1, 1900. He came to Canada through one of the homes in 1914. I know he had a brother Thomas who lived in Kidderminister. I am hoping to find him again and find out more about my grandfather. Thank you for any assistance. sbelanger444@gmail.com

My mum is Christine Diane Townsend and she sadly had to give her baby boy up for adoption. We have a medical card dared ni 1963
She called him Anthony..
Any information would be great

Hi im looking for information on my nanna june gertrude thompson and her brother george arthur thompson they went into the pickering garth home in hull in 1953. George was 9 years old and my nanna june was 14 years old i believe my nanna came out of the home in 1957. George got adopted out not long after he went in the home in 1953. Thankyou for any help

Trying to find out about my time in care from late 1950's until 1969, and the circumstances of my being in care. I was at Moorfield reception centre in Swinton Manchester, then Oaklands children's home Lowton, Leigh, followed by 24, Hala Grove Lancaster (a family group home). From there I went to several foster parents before returning to Oaklands, then more foster parents. Preston tell me they don't have any information on my time in care. There seems to be no medical records of my time in care either.I was made a ward of court, but there doesn't seem to be any records of that either. Need help in obtaining any kind of information on my childhood both in care and before. Anyone who can help please contact me at:- gwilym@europe.com

Hi im researchin my nanna june gertrude thompson born 16th june 1939 that was in the pickering garth girls home in 1953 and her brother george arthur thompson who i believe was born in 1944 im not sure though as he was adopted out of the home. My nanna was 14years old when she went in the home and my grandads sister adopted her out in 1957. She went in the home with her broter as her mother sarah anne appleton died 4th november 1953. Any help would be appreciated thankyou. Regards junes grand daughter katrina

Hi Ella - thank you for your comment about 33 Etchingham Park Road. I would be grateful to talk with you about this My friend Geraldine lived there and wants to find out more. I can put you in contact after we make contact. My email is annepower42@gmail.com. I have emailed Peter too. If anyone else has lived at 33 Etchingham Par Road I would be grateful for an email from you. Thank you very much.

Am trying to get information about our Sister Irene Magaret Spires who was sent to Hayling island nun covent around 1948 - 1950. Covent run by Catholic nuns.We as children attended St Augutstins Catholic Church in Kliburn, as well ass attending the school also, All we know is very vauge information from our sister of her recolection of being sent to this place by our parents.The home address at this time was from memory was 37, Brondsbury Villas Kilburn.
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

Hi I was in a children's home in hessle I belive at the time i was 13 it's now a care home I'm trying to find anyone who remembers me

I was at Woodrough in Bramley from 1981-83 then The Elms in Farnham TIL 1985, would love to find anyone that was at either with me and would love to be able to read my daily notes on myself if anyone knows how to x

I believe my mother was born at the Styal hospital in1922 and moved into the cottages at age two with her siblings until she aged out. Is there any way to confirm this? I appreciate any help you can give me.

I was at Skilts Open Air School in the early 1970's and would like to know how to access my records from my time there. I would also like to contact any of the other people who were there at the same time and maybe locate some of the old photo's.
I am now living in Australia and can be contacted via email roganne2@live.com.au

Hi I am looking for information on North Walsham Orphanage around 1910 as I have just found out tha my granddad was sent there after his mother passed when he was 2yrs old

I am trying to find Dianne T Tailby born to Kathleen D Tailby 1947 mixed race possible black american father Leicester area, who was placed in a children's home at the age of about 2years old. Her half sister is looking for her Sue Thompson.

I'm looking for any information on Paul Roberts born in January 1950 to Gwyneth Roberts. Gwyneth was originally from Pontyclun in South Wales but was working in Gloucester at the time. Shortly after being born Paul was placed with St. Catherines childrens home in Berkeley Villas, Cheltenham.

hi I was placed into foster care in Stubbington..not sure if this wss a home or foster family It wss in 1960's Also sibling placed in another foster carer when aged 3 months who iv never met She was my half sibling..this was est. 1967/8 I have been informed of a older half brother born 1961 @ a Catholic mother & baby home in Bristol..he was adopted by catholic family To add my other half sister born 1966 who i met aged 7 years..& she was 5 yrs..we were placed together in childrens home..know as sisters tho different surnames..Mc Gailey & Chulk This sister passed away in 2002..my other half sister born 1967 as above..fosterd at 3 months was this sistets full sibling/same mother & father..Mc Gailey & Chulk Any information or anything else related to my search would be very appriecated..my past is complex & confusing as only given fague details..i do not know who my birth father was..the name i was given could not be traced..even tho extensive search by s/services..uk & Ireland..name Monaghan..also have poss relatives..Mc Gaileys in S.Ireland Thanks taking time to read..wid hope of closure

Turner Road Children’s home Norwich. My father Alfred Palmer was admitted into this home in 1924 and I am looking for a photograph of this home.
Thank you

My mother was placed in a Children's Home in Lisson Grove London after her mother died in the early 1920's. Does anyone have any information regarding this home? I know one of the guardians of the home was called Mr Sutcliffe.

Hi I am looking up family adoptions for 1948 at the Romford court ..the name Vioet Winifred Ware ..to A and P Bond ( both diseased )..looking for adoption records and file ..also which Catholic Homes I was place with since birth thank you ..any help would be great ..I am coming up 77 in January ..birth number cas 203105/

Hi everyone... I have been reading your stories with interest...... my mother-in-law was in "Chase Farm School" 1922 she and her 3 sisters were placed there after the death of both parents in six months. They were all sent out to Canada in 1923 "British Home Children" I haven't found any relatives in England after years of research but I will keep looking. Their name was Blackledge and lived in Enfield. If you are a descendant looking for information on children sent to Canada from one of these homes may I suggest you research through " British Home Children Advocacy and Research" all the people that belong to this group are descendants of Home Children. When you look up details on these children it usually says that they emigrated.... they were sent from England
by agencies and most having terrible experiences... children were also sent to Australia ,America,
and New zealand. Good Luck to you all.

Well looks like there is nobody still alive who was at this home ?

I'm trying to find someone who may have known my mother who was in Red house. Her name was Lisa Gilbert and she was born in 1972. Im trying to find information on my biological father and feel if anyone knew my mother around 1991/92 they may be able to help. My email is CassieG397@gmail.com if anyone has any info. Thank you.

Hi to Yvonne Dawkins. I think that the home you were in was called Mount Hermon in Ashburnham Road, as you say 'up a hill'. It was part of 'The Children's Aid Society'. The school was called 'Clive Vale Junior' Hope that helps!

I was in the leys children home in manston kent between 1971-1976 if you were there message me please

I was in the leys children home in manston

Looking for former people who went to Uplands School Hereford around 1955 1959

Does anyone remember being placed in a convalescent home in Littlehampton in the 50s? I was sent there for 1 or 2 weeks due to recurrent poor health. Children were regularly force-fed in front of others, and beaten and intimidated by a nurse who wore 'cats-eye' (shape) glasses. I don't recall any sexual abuse or any other nurses participating in the abuse, but the names of two of the other children have remained with me all my life - Margaret who vomited into her dinner plate after being force-fed and then was locked in a room when she cried at night and Henry who was struck across the head with a hairbrush, so hard that the hairbrush cracked. On leaving the place, Nurse "CatsEyes" picked me up and told me what a good girl I had been. I started to cry and told her I was going to tell my Mum what she'd done to me and she told me "You're not going to tell anyone anything because if you do you'll stay here forever..." (or words to that effect). I often wonder why that woman went into pediatric nursing only to terrorize and hurt children - and why didn't anyone stop her?

Hi I'm trying to find info on Annie Maria Northfield from Cambridgeshire, born 1899. Her father died in 1907. Annie and her brother were put into care. I've found Charles in a home for waifs and strays in newquay in the 1911 census. Annie Maria just disappeared. Anyone got any tips how I can find her? We think her name was changed to Winifred Annie Maria at some point after leaving her mother. Annie's youngest sister Edith stayed with mum and they moved in with mum's grand parents. maziemoo02@yahoo.co.uk

Would anyone remember Hessel Cottage Homes for boys in Hull? My aunt and uncle who were Ivy and Ted Kirby were the caregivers there in the 1930's- 1950's. I as a little girl would go there with my parents and wander around the rooms, have dinner there, play games in the rec. room that had a stage. As a baby I would be put in a basket on this stage. My cousin also cared for children a few houses down from this particular one that I remember visiting. I know that when my aunt and uncle retired from the home they were remembered fondly with many gifts and cards of appreciation. I am in my 70's now and live in Canada. I would be interested to know if anyone remembers my relatives. Thank you

does anyone remember my uncles Twins JOHN EDWARD and ERNEST BUDGEN born 1935, They were sent to FARNINGHAM LITTLE BOYS HOME in kent, i we think in the late 1930's,after my granddad (their father) died in 1937 leaving my grandmother with 2 sets of twins age 2years and 6 years of age to bring up alone, .Ernest and my dads twin are still here and we are trying to piece together why John and Ernest were put into a home and my father and his twin stayed with their mother. ITS A LONG SHOT I KNOW BUT IF ANYONE REMEMBERS THEM PLEASE CONTACT ME Angie Bolton (nee Budgen)

Would love to hear from anyone who was in Rhyl homes in 1966 , I was there with my sister pearl .

I was in Style Cottage Homes from 1953 to 1955 with my two brothers Stephen and Jimmy. I was 3years old , Stephen was approx 6months old and Jimmey was was around 6yr. We have no papers on how we came to be hear and would dearly love to have some information. We spent are hole time in care untill we were 15yrs old when the manchester city council threw us out on our own as they had no duty of care to us. Anyone who has any info or who can direct me in the right direction to gain info i would be most grateful.

Looking for anyone who was in cottage homes Coopersale . I was there from late 1930 to 1950.

my father john o`loughlin was born in broughton salford 11th january 1935 at old eccles road which i presume is hope hospital his mother kathleen o`loughlin an unmarried mother gave him up for adoption from birth and he was then placed into an orphanage until the age of 5 and was adopted and became john smith. kathleen was a barmaid and lived at 13 the avenue broughton salford and that is all i know. looking for anybody who may have know her.

Hello Everyone, i was born in 1940 at St Saviours Home on Manor Road, in Northants, my mothers name was Margaret Irene Anderson, my birth name was Patrick Robert Anderson, does anyone remember my mother. thank you Peter.

Does anyone have any information on Turner Road Receiving Home, Turner Road, Norwich, Norfolk
especially 1958 or 1959 please

I was in a childrens home 71, Kingston Lane Teddington Middx If any of the people are still alive who were there would be nice to hear from you. There was also a childrens home next door to us 69, Kingston Lane if anybody from there is still alive would be nice to hear from you too.

I am lookibg for information regarding my grandfather William John Wiggins who was placed according to the 1911 census in the Aberlour orphanage with his brother Hugh and sisters Elizabeth and Sarah, not sure how long they were there?
Please contact me at heather.flack@bigpond.com

Run by the church army st winifreds 1 nunnery rd Canterbury kent I belive the home was pulled down then I went to hope lodge nightingale rd Guildford surrey also ran by church army I need to find my records was in these homes in the 40 and 50

Hi I'm looking for people who worked or stayed at holmeleigh children's home Oxford around 2005 .