I am looking to make contact with anyone who lived in the Marshfield's Children's Home in Southport, Lancashire, England between 1970-1982. The home was run by the salvation army. Many thanks, Dale

Looking for Danny Wright and John Burt who were in cottage home 2 and Robert Holt and Cindy Kotas and Keith Alexander who were in cottage home 5 with myself run by Christine and Terry Crann.

I was in care in Hessle cottage homes Hull March 1962 till September 1962 also 2 of my brother Christopher and Nicholas,the lady in charge was Auntie Kath she was a lovely lady,Nicholas went to Pickering infant school Christopher and I attended Boothferry high school. Then we were move to Wansbeck Road children home Hull, the women in charge was Auntie Sylvia Binns we attended East Mount school we left the home in September 1967.

Hi
I am trying to find the home that my Grandad Ernest Turton was in, he was born in Grenoside, Sheffield and he entered a home with his siblings.
If anyone can help please email me- tromsm@yahoo.co.uk
Teresa

I am requesting information about my maternal grandfather who was placed in the care of Muller's Homes sometime between 1886 and 1894. Please advise as to the process to access archived material. There would have been 2 siblings with him - an older brother and a younger sister.
Thank you.

Looking to find my uncle John Williams he and my aunt were placed in Nazareth house Plymouth in 1938 or 1939 she was taken out by her family but for some reason unknown to us he was not. His date of birth is 31/01/1938. We do not even know if he was adopted or not, any info or ideas please!
malaika_2000uk@yahoo.co.uk

i was in the woking railway orphanage in 1951 along with my brother dennis john bishop and sister olive frances bishop ,how long for i don,t know as i was only 5-6 years old. please could you look into your records and find out the imformation for me , i am trying to gather together infomation about our family history and compile it for my granson ,this would be great if you can

yours sincerely
r .a. bishop

looking for any information on the Lilac House, Shenley Fields homes, my three siblings where here in 1964 for 6 months, their names where Kim Cattlin, Lynn Cattlin and my brother Anthony Cattlin their was a Mrs Kelly who worked their at the time, thank you

looking for any information on my three siblings who where in shenley fields Lilac house in 1964 for a period of 6 months, their names were Kim Cattlin, Lynn Cattlin and my brother Anthony cattlin, or any other information regarding this period. I know thst they were looked after a Mrs Kelly. Any information would be helpful.

just wondering how the children were that were in that home in 1963-64

I was in preswylfa cottage homes in bridgend , merthyrmawr road in 1980, saround 1981-82 please contact me if you know me xx -07823884889

I was In prewylfa cottage homes I merthyrmawr road bridgend, in the early 1980's please contact me if you was there xx leonsealey@goolemail.com

i was in the cottage homes in bridgend from around 19 66 untill 1972 woul lik to be in contact with anybody who knew as i came to live in coventry when i left and have never met anybody from there since

Hi
myself and my brother were both at Erdington Cottage homes 1960 - 63 but cannot confirm this how can this be done happy to speak with any other person who could help even better if there are old picture of those days there are a few things that have followed me in my dreams for years Ms Gudrun Limbrick's book confirmed some of them, so I haven't been going daft all these years.
Happy to talk with others about those days. davecooper2008@hotmail.co.uk

PALMER ~ CHIPPING ONGAR COTTAGE HOMES ~ c. 1930
Hi There,
I am looking for any information about or in relation to Mary Jane Palmer who was at Chipping Ongar 'Childrens Home' around 1930 (according to information I have). Sadly, I can't confirm any time span.
Any information would be greatly received. I can be contacted via email address:

catleah1917@yahoo.co.uk

Best wishes.

I am looking for record of my grandfather William Henry Bond 1862-1945. He left the orphanage in 1878. Thank you

My name is Michael Brown and was admitted to Goldie Leigh Hospital, Lodge Hill, Long Leigh Lane, Abbey Wood, S.E.London from the year I was born (1953 - 1960)
I had contracted severe eczema and spent many years with other children in Shamrock House.
My older sister Jacky spent 4 years in Rose Cottage.
I have many fond memories of my 7 years at G.L.C.H. and have never forgotten the wonderful nurses such as Matron Fisher, Sister Wilson, Nurse Westropp.
I remember the School, Church, Laundry House, Tuck Shop,Ringworm House, Hawthorne House Matron's House, Soap Box Derby's, Scout Parades, Black railings that ran up Lodge Hill to the maingates where Mr. Woodgate was the keeper in his lodge.I was discharged in 1960 and finally lost my eczema at the age of 18.

I was in beecholm up untill 1966 I was in Thistle house and I had 2 brothers by surname of kelly who were in willow house

Hi, I spent a few weeks at Erdington Cottage Homes in 1959, the reason being that I didn't go to school. I have just completed my childhood memoirs which is basically how I stopped going to school because I was hit by a teacher and I ended up having a nervous breakdown. This led me to being sent first to a converlesent home, then a childrens home in Devon and finally to Birmingham Magistrate Courts where they locked me in a room with a load of boys who were going to Borstal, but I was dropped off at ECH, where I spent a few weeks in home 14 " Beach Croft House. No one was nasty to me while I was there, but nobody really engaged the children, or gave them any affection. I consider myself as being a bit like the Prince and the Pauper, because I swopped my clothes for the home uniform.

Myself, 4 sisters and my older brother were in Wednesfield Cottage homes from 1948 - 1955.
Names were Mary, Elieen, Jill, Shirley, Christine and Bill. Would be delighted to here from anyone who recognizes our names or were themselves in Cottage Homes during this time. I have many a happy moment of good memories from that time and would appreciate yours too.

I was in Princess Mary Village Homes ( P. M. V H ) as we used to call it then for short, I was sent there from a juvenile court for care & protection. In 1962. My Matron was Miss Flex. & the head was Miss Weaver. Dept Head was.Miss Clark Miss weaver had a corgi dog, & my matron Miss Flex had a cat named. Queenie. It seem's like yesterday! Yet I am now sixty six. I used to obscond quite often, & ended up being in Holloway Prison ( Hospital.wing) at the age of 15 years old. It was only then did I realise that Princess Mary's village Home's wasn't so bad after all. My e- mail. akeating47@ icloud.com

I've just discovered that two of my ancestors James & Gertrude Bradshaw were in the Padgate children's cottage home ( 1891 census ) Would love any more info on them & the home please
Regards Barbara

Hi my name is Tommy Bolton and I was in Medomsley Cottage Homes with my two sisters from 1944 umtill 1954, we were in separate houses as you were in those days and I only saw them a few times a year it is amazing that we have such a close relationship as adults. Would any one have any information or photographs to share. I was in Oak and Elm cottages the boys homes were all named after trees and the girls after flowers.

My brother Ken & I were in Manston Cottage Homes druing the 1950's - My House Master was Tom O'Neil with his wife Gwen - I can remember a few names of other children who were at Manston with us at that time - David Plowman, Frank Butt, Gerald Knight, Dennis Foster, Dennis Robinson & Malcom Wass. I would be pleased to hear from anyone who was also at Manston at that time to share memories.

Hello my mother was in Erdington Cottage homes from 1936 until she was grown up. She was evacuated to Wales with the children. Would love to hear of any other memories over people have, my mother remembers both bad and some good memories. Interested in other memories of that time.

Hello
My Mum along with her Brother and Sisters spent several years at the Medomsley Cottage Homes from about 1938 onwards. I have little information regarding the home but would appreciate any literature or pictures to help Mum who is now suffering from memory problems. Does anyone know of a register of the residents and what their movements where on leaving the home?

my name is susan pickering and my brother michael were in a home together mr heslop was the uncle the year around 70s we had 2 brothers as friends leo and brian sayers hope someone can help?

Hi Susan - whereabouts were you? Which town?

Greetings, I was in three different childrens' homes in the Portsmouth Area in the early 1950s, the second two being Kimpton House in Southsea, and the Cottages in Cosham. I have a few (not so good) memories of the times there, but from curiosity was trying to find out more information of both places to fill in some of the memory gaps. Have not seen any other mentions of Kimpton House... if anyone else was there in that period, get in touch. Email address is mitch48905@aol.com

Thanks

i was in various homes in the 60s to early 70s mostly wolverhampton based apart from field house in clent and one lovely home in lampeter wales would love to see pics of these times i was also in kingswood open air school albrighton my maiden name was hardy

hi was in wednesfield cottage homes (amongst various other care homes) i would love to hear from anybody who remembers me i was there at various times in the 60s to 1974

Hi my name is Denis I have two sisters Janice and Deirdre formaly Ali, we first went into Hornchurch Cottage Homes 1955 into Nelson Cottage,I was 5years Janice 3years and Deirdre 18months after afew years we were sent to another home in Timberlog lane Basildon,after ayear or so our father got myself out,but after afew months he died.I was then sent to foster parents in Bow,my sisters joined me there after six months.then after 2years we were picked up from school by our Welfare Officer and taken back to Hornchurch Cottage Homes this time we were in Rose Cottage.I went to Hylands School and Janice and Deirder went to Bushelms.My sisters live in Suffork and Essex, I live in Perth Australia

I was in South Acres childrens home from 1992/93-95. I have been trying to get in touch with people from there for a while but have been unsuccesful, It would be great anyone reading this who can maybe help me or was in south acres to please get in touch. I have a lot of things to discuss with people, many hidden secrets. traluvie@yahoo.co.uk

Hi, I am working with Gudrun on the book memories of Portsmouth Cottage Homes; we still need some personal memories of the Homes on the Hill. You can send them to me at the e-mail address above or to Gudrun - gudrun@childrenscottagehomes.org.uk - thanks Dave

Nice to see the Guest Book up again - Thanks - have missed it

I have reasearched fully the history of Penkhull Cottage homes and compiled a full history form in inception until it closed. Each person I interviewed not one stated that they knew of any sexual abuse at that home. Physocal abuse yes.
My work containing over 21,000 words and many photogrphs of children at the homes can be found in my history book The Royal Manor of Penkhull.
I am an authority on the subject locally and also that of the Pooe Law.
Further information from richard.talbot88@btinternet.com

Hi My father his sister and brother were all residents in the Cottage Home in Hornchurch i am trying to find out any information that i can about their stay at this home.
their names were,
Joseph john Carter
Edward carter
Florence carter
Sadly Joseph myfather and Edward my Uncle are both now deceased only Flo is alive but cannot remember much can you help.

myself my brother .Paul Anthony johnson. and my sister .Ruth Amelia johnson were in cottage homes . amos lane.wednesfield . app 1951. myself and paul were in cottages 7- 8..Ruth was in girls cottages . we were only there while our mother was in hospital and converlesant home. our time spent there allthough being away from rest of family was good .well looked after .good food .we went to church. also swimming (own pool) . we had our plastic money (bus fare) each morning .on saturdays we would go pictures or football match .. hope this is of interest to anyone., P S Johnson

Hi
I'm searching for a Magdeline Patricia Allsop, apparently she was a school teacher in Derby in the 1960's she had two sons of which I don't know there names. She adopted her third son Paul Allsop at 6 weeks old in 1966. I believe Paul was in an home for the 6weeks before adoption. Magdeline lived at 35 reeves road, derby at this stage. I'm very interested in any information about her or the two sons she had.
Thanks for reading.
E-mail carliejayh@msn.com

My name is Brian Parkes and I was in Fazerkley Cottage Homes from 1940 until approximately 1955. I had two brothers John Parkes and Michael Parkes who were older than me and we were all put in there in 1940 when I was a baby. If anyone remembers me please get in touch. My e-mail address is kathparkes123@btinternet.com.

Hi I was in the Cosham homes between 1946 till 1949 and again in 1957 to 1958. I was in the nursery to start with i was 17months left when i was 6 . Not a lot of memory of first time . The 2nd time i was 13 yrs old The Superintendents at that time were MRS PERRIN who had 2 daughters in the same cottage. My stay there was happy both times as far as i remember. I believe these cottages have now been demolished. Cannot find a picture anywhere on internet. Loved to go up the hill to the old fort. I am almost 69 now ( January) If anyone remembers me please email

My Sister and I were in St Christoper's from 1963 - 1965. I was very scary and we were treated like the hired unpaid help! We were also put in the Board room if we spoke at night, it was very dark and scary for a 7 year old. The only good thing that came about from me being there was that I went to a foster mother at weekends Iris Smith (rip) she was lovely and so were her 3 daughters, whom I still keep in contact with. I suppose they were a necessity but still very scary for a young child. My mum used to visit when she could but being a widow and not having anyone to look after us, this was the only option.

I WAS IN ERDINGTON COTTAGE HOMES FOR 3 YEARS WITH MY BROTHER, WHO WAS IN A SEPARATE PART. 2 WHEN I WENT IN 1956 TO 1959

I was in the Hessle Cottage Homes in Hull and it was an ideal 'stop-off' for children who's parents were not able to look after them for short periods and also for children who were more unfortunate and had to stay there for more intense and sometimes, unfortunate reasons.

i use to live at no 4 cottage homes leicestershire in the 60s before it moved to tatlow rd it was run by auntie kath , my nickname was totty , iremember the peters girls, the miller brothers, paul dann, john mckillop to name just afew

My name is David Whittaker, born David Alexander Colclough. I Believe I was in Penkhull Homes, Stoke on Trent probably in the late 50's to early 60's, having been eventually adopted in 1963.
I am keen to hear from anyone who was there at that time, and possibly remembers me. Any details about Penkhull Homes gratefully received.

Hi my mother Frances Lee was in the Cosham cottage in the 1950s. and returned later after her adoption. her name was changed when adopted to Doris Drew and the birth date was the wrong date on the official adoption certificate. Her natural mothers name was Kathleen Alice Hopkins whom was married to a Leonard Lee. It has been along time researching the family tree due to the in-correct birth date on my mothers adoption certificate. Mothers actual birth date is 22nd Dec 1943 - not 22nd November 1943.
We have had phots of Frances in the cottage home but have mislead them.

Michael Marvin (birth name Adams) born in 1943 is looking for Roy John Adams born 03/03/1945. The mother of both boys was Evelyn May Adams of Leicester. Roy John may have lived in the Countesthorpe Cottage Home. Any information would be appreciated

Evelyn, Hope you find what you want about the homes on the hill, and happy that you read the book. I also hope that WordWorks book on the homes answers some of your questions when its published. My brother & Sister were in the Nursery in 1954, they cannot remember much, I was 8 and remember vividly. If you are ever in Portsmouth call in at the records office in the Central Library. Good Luck. Dave

Hi, my name is Charlie Forshaw, my twin brother and I lived at BEECHHOLME between 1951 to 1955, we lived in Cedar cottage.I have many fond memories of the place. Does anyone remember us boys.

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dave
thanks for that, will look and see, i was in the homes late 50s onwards started in the nursery lol.