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Hello Colin, I've just skimmed down all of the E-mails sent to your site in the hope that my Dad's name pops out of one of the letters. I don't know if he was a Barnardo's child but I do know he was sent to an orphanage in  Leeds, Yorkshire at the age of about 8 years with his brother & baby sister in about 1930. Their mother had died & their father couldn't manage. Their names were Thomas, Harle, & Pauline STONE. My father died 28 years ago & I'd like to find his roots when I visit Leeds this year in September. I live in New Zealand. If anyone can give me some clues as to where to begin to find any records I would be grateful. Regards, Marion Stone I would like to find Freda Forster, who was in the Bishops Palace, Ripon Yorks, and Hatherley Brake, Cheltenham With Me. She was the only black girl in DBH, at least in these two homes, so she should be easily remembered. She's about 64 years old now, but I would love to contact her, she used to make me happy, and had a great sense of humour. Joyce Cavill  née Ragsdell Dear colin, I'm looking for my sister, born about 1945-1950 not really sure. First name not known, surname DODDS. She was born in South Shields, of mixed race. My brother whom I found 37years ago was in Barnardo's so thought she might be but I don't think it would be the same home. Can anyone one help me. from margaret Hi, Jane Hundleby (The Village Barkingside) would like to contact anyone who remembers her, particularly Anita and Johnathan Ekperigan, Rosie Hickman Peter and Julie Dillingham Patsy Monteith  Irene Photi Sure I've got the spelling of surnames wrong but if you knew me it won't matter. Please email me Jane Hundleby Hiya.  Is there anyone out there who went to or was living at barnardos at Yalding, Kent  & can remember Jackie, the cook's assistant during 1956-7? My mother was the cook Mrs Tudor & I was Jackie's boyfriend for a while. I think Jackie had been at Barnardo's for some years, I'd been there only for a little while. Jackie was about 16, so was I. I'd be deeply grateful for any information because I've owed her an explanation for the past 50 yrs! Peter Tudor Hi Colin, not sure if you can help me or direct me in the right direction. We are looking for someone by the name of Leanne Patricia Pugsley(Robinson) that may have been in Dr. Barnardo's Homes in or around 1948, maybe earlier. I have a letter from the home dated 1948. Her name may have been changed also. Not sure when exactly she was born but in 1948 she would have been under the age of 5. If you can direct me in the right direction that would be great. Thanks, Tracey Viens Hello Colin, my name is Jennifer Laws. I was in the Village Barkingside in the 60's & would like to get letters from any one who remembers me please. I was in Ivy cottage, Salem, Francis Reckitt & a few others. I went out with Barry Foot who was in the Village; I remember  Paul his brother & his sister, we all used to go round with each other. Sadly Paul died. Also  Duncan Mcpherson and his brother & also Jeanette If any one wants to contact me plse write to me at or email me: Jennifer Laws, 22 Tant avenue, Canning Town, London E16 1JF; tel 07766034546 & 02075114249 Thank you, from Jennifer HI COLIN,  APPRECIATE YOUR WELL WORTH SITE, I'M TRYING TO TRACE MARK FERGUSON, JOHN TURNER, AT THE HOME IN LEEDS approx 50/60s THANKS. Peter Trinidad  tel. 01202 741760   mob. 07831 333 737 Hi there, have been trying to trace a very old friend of mine called Mark David Hedges who was in care at Woodfordbridge in 82-84; we sadly lost touch but never a day has gone by when I haven't wondered how he was & hope that he is well and enjoying life today my name is Samantha Reynolds  I really hope you can help me, many thanks Hi Colin, Excellent site. I'm trying to find out info for my mother. My mum was called Elizabeth Stewart and she was sent to DBH in Barkingside around 1942 along with her brother Harry. They had bent sent to Barkingside from Dumfries along with their half brother and sister Margaret and Charles Stewart (twins who were only aged two at the time). My mother has recently decided to try and found out what happened to the twins as once they were taken away from Barkingside she never saw them again. If their is anybody out there that was at Barkingside or Stepney Causeway (mum spent some time there too) circa 1942 who either remembers my mum or knows the whereabouts of the twins (who will be in their late 60's now) I would be grateful if they could mail me. Thanks for your help and good luck with the site you clearly are bringing back a lot of memories for people (just wish they were all good ones instead of traumatic times for people so young). Regards  Jim McNaught Hi there, I am seeking to connect with a few ex Barnardos people who lived in The  Village, Barkingside, Essex. Its been some years now but I am hopeful someone will come forward. Between 1956 - 1971: Jane Hundlebee       Cindy Abdi      Brenda Redgrave      Vincent (last name?) John Macdougal      Miss Iris ( One of the Caregivers)  Anyone who remembers those long days and nights in Barnardos, Barkingside.   Sandy Marshall Hullo Folks, can you please help trace 2 people I knew in Kent in the late 60s. The first was then called IMOGEN  KETT with a history in child care, last heard of as matron at Coral Day nursery in the early 70’s. Probably married with a family and possibly living in South LONDON. The second was YVONNE Butcher from Maidstone in Kent, last heard of working for KEF electronics but since left there and they claim not to know of her whereabouts. Also no doubt married but would be nice to communicate with her and find out what’s happened in the last 30 plus years. My e mail;  peterveazey@yahoo.com I went to a DBH in Chichester in  1947. I had a brother  keith charlesworth who I'm desperate to find & wonder if u could help me in any way; he was in the army, posted to Malaya & don't know how to locate him, if you have any tips on where to start please e mail me  michael barry charlesworth   many thanks Hi Colin. An ex-DBH friend's brother needs help. My friend went into Barnardo's, her brother was put in care with Middlesex County Council. Of course Barnardo's don't want to know about him. He was told he had no family, they'd all died. It wasn't until my friend began searching after receiving her records from Barnardo's that part of their family has been reunited. Here are his details: Renton Russell Randle (known as Reg.) Born 24/03/1939 at 33 Hammond Road, Southall, Middlesex. He went into care (unsure of dates) of Middlesex County Council Home, 66 Shepherds Hill, Crouch End, Middlesex. Also: Denham Court , Denham, Buckinghamshire also 10 Hornsey Road, Muswell Hill, London N 10 & at other places but can't remember the names. He doesn't know where to get his records from. I told him I didn't know either but I know a man who might. I wonder why this again is a repeat story makes one feel sick, sad, and angry. Any help is appreciated Thanks. Vivian I am looking to find an old friend Brian Turner who I knew about 1961-1964 in Woodfordbridge home, Essex . He would now be in his early 50's . Last I knew, he moved to Ipswich, Suffolk. He knew myself and my brother Terry Ancona.  Just like to see how  he has got on and what he has done with his life . I would love to hear from him or find his whereabouts.   TERESA Dear Colin,  the person i am seeking was born 31/07/1949 in Rotunda Hospital, Dublin, his name at birth was William Forde he was taken in 1949 by an English couple to England, i am sorry but this is all the info i have i do hope you can help, regards Julie About 1968/9 I was the secretary of our apprentice association -  Associated Automation - Duddenhill Lane Willesden NW 10.  We took a number of residents from Barkinside on an outing to Chessington Zoo.  It would be good to hear from anyone to see how their doing now.  I've got some photographs that I'll scan and send on if anyone is interested. Stewart Levy An ex-Barnardo friend of ours is seeking his birth sister, this is the info he got in 1984: Putative father  Thomas Dean aged 26 in 1934 Mother  Edith Nickells aged 27 in 1934 known as Mrs Dean. health good, lived in South Norwood, S.E. Mothers husband William Nickells  Whereabouts not known Sister (this is the one he is looking for): Joyce Dean aged 1 in 1934, with mother Half sister   Audrey Nickells 7 in 1934 whereabouts unknown Maternal Grandfather  Herbert Cotton aged 55 in 1934 employee on the railways in Croydon Uncle  Herbert Cotton  aged 26 in 1934 in the army Our friends name  Ronald Henry Thomas Dean Any help would be appreciated, Viv I'm trying to find Robert (bobby) Jacques he was in Dr Barnardo Home in Gateshead till he was 14 yrs then went to London to live with his sister. He's my cousin.  R. Barratt rbarratt@sympatico.com Dear mr Topley. as you can probably tell, i am quite new to this e mail lark. I stumbled on your site while trying to find information on a barnardoes home my dad was sent to in 1934 or 5.The home was in east dereham norfolk and called watts navel training base,my dad was there till 1942 when he was sent down the mines to become a bevin boy. He is now 75 and still talks about his time in barnardoes, being whistled at and only known as a number which he still remembers vividly. He was put on a train in cambridge aged 8 along with his little sister aged 6 believing they were going to stay together, only to be met at liverpool st station by two reps from barnardos who seperated them sending my dad to watts and his sister to the girls village at barkingside essex. This is the reason for my search, i would dearly love to reunite my dad with his sister but i dont know where to begin, prehaps you can send me information on these homes? My dad finds it extremely hard to tell me any infomation of his time there ,so i cant imagine what went on , hope you can help   thanks jill PGGardham@AOL.COM Name: Paul James                       email Address: kingkong@faultytowers.fsnet.co.uk I was in a home from 1973 until poss 1978. The name was HITCHING HATCH in Sevenoaks,Kent,England.  Last saw my sister FIONA there. Details I have : Include Fiona's last school photo, her last known address 1988, Some old details of foster parents, some kind of link with the church. I'm also seeking my twin sisters but only know their Names and rough DOB. I have photos of me & Fiona which I believe may have been taken at the home. Any help or pointers would be most appreciated.  I'm currently living in Dover, Kent, but would appreciate it if you could try to find out about Hitching Hatch Childrens Home in Sevenoaks for me or send me what details I need to contact them ie: which department or person.   I myself was at the home from I believe 1973/4 to 1978/9.  My name then was Paul Magowan, Dob 31/08/71.  My sister Fiona was there I believe 1973/74 until (not quite sure) but think a few years. Her name  was Fiona Claire Magowan, d.o.b. 31/10/72. My other sisters I have no idea about. If you come accross anyone looking for somebody in my area please let me know and i'll see what I can do to be of help. Many thanks once again, Paul James hi i am sending this again as i didn't hear back from you, also i learned that my son-in-law, grandmother and 2 sisters were sent from liverpool in around 1902, their names were blanche, alice and margaret mcclelland or mclelland ages 9-12 approx...i don't know what info you can provide but anything would be helpful.. i have checked canada archives.ca and might have found blanche and alice but the "story" is they came in to halifax and then on to the barnardo's peterborough, ont home. thanks linda hi, i was doing some research in port hope, ontario canada and came across an article written by a banardo boy.  his name was william walter longyear age 12 and george i longyear age 8, brothers from esselmont rd, southseas, portmouth, england.  they were sent, by their parents to the stepney causeway home in 1913 were they resided about 8 months before being shipped to canada via liverpool on the SS corinthian on June 16, 1914 arriving quebec july 1, 1914.  they then went on by cpr rail to t (nothing more written) from Linda Carder - lalindac@yahoo.com (email Linda direct)