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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Cheshire => Topic started by: frankray on Wednesday 12 November 08 10:21 GMT (UK)
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Chesham House, Chesham Place, Bowdon, Altrincham:
I would be interested to learn the history of Chesham House back to around 1940. Electoral rolls give the impression, that in the 1970’s, this address was a building which housed various people, possibly in small flats.
I am searching for a Children’s Home in the area where children may have been placed for adoption.
Any help in discovering more about this address, and perhaps that of a local Children’s Home, would be of great assistance in the search for a previously unknown sister.
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Would Cheshire Council be able to help? Their records may show it's history from a planning application point of view
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Hi Frankray - Bowdon (with an o not an e - may help on searches) is covered by Trafford Council and has been since 1974 local goverment re-organisation. As such Trafford Local Studies Library may be able to help with general information as to whether Chesham House was a children's home or whether there were others in that area.
http://www.rootschat.com/links/04sr/
Googling I've found a few potential connections:
re St Christopher's & Ingledene http://www.rootschat.com/links/04sp/
re Ingledene (Children's Society) http://www.rootschat.com/links/04sq/
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Hi CaroleW & mshrmh,
Thank you both for your help and suggestions. I shall be checking out the websites and planning office.
The Bowdon spelling mistake is now corrected - a senior moment........... thanks for pointing this out.
Frank Ray
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I used to walk past a childrens home on the left as you walked up Richmond Hill (Road) towards Bowdon CofE primary school - this would be 1952 to 1957 - I can't for the life of me remember its name though - but there were only 3 or 4 very big houses (ex cotton magnate mansions) on the left as you walked up this hill.
Oooops - just looked at posts above - the name was INGLEDENE - it all comes back now !!
The other main childrens home in Bowdon was Beechmount on Langham Road - & this was definitely still 'active' in the '70s
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Hi mcaine,
Many thanks for giving me this local information. Both Richmond Road and Langham Road are only a stones throw from Chesham Place.
Cheers
Frankray
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your most welcome m8
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Ray - my wife just informed me that Chesham House is now a Nursing Home for old folks
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Could this be the answer you were looking for.
In approximately 1994 there was a development 'Richmond Green' by P J livesey in a site off Richmond Road, Bowdon, WA14 2UB. The original property Ingledene I believe was a Childrens Home and was converted into 2 large semi detached houses. In the grounds was a modern small bungalow, built for a member of staff I think, which was demolished. In the grounds Livesey's built 4 detached properties, the fourth house was achieved when Livesey's bought some additional land from an adjacent property. Look at Google maps and I think all will be clearer.
By the way the owner of one of the two semi detached houses (half of the original Childrens Home) subsequently bought the adjoining property and converted the building back into a single dwelling, which is as it now remains although the owner sold the property about 3 years ago.
Hope this answers the question and perhaps solves the mystery - good luck.
PS - Chesham House was converted to apartments a couple of years ago.
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Hi,
I was actually in this childrens home for the best part of 9 years. I don't know if i can be of any help but if so, just ask.
Regards
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hi i was also in ingledene in the late70,s for 3yrs who are you. my name is sharon i was with my brother reece
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Hi Cloudy & Mazileo
Thank you for contacting me. I have sent personal messages to you both.
All the best
Frankray
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Dear mufc99
First of all let me apologies for the long delay in replying to your message. It really is too bad of me. Your posting should have been treated with much more respect, and I'm cross with myself for allowing this mistake to happen.
Thank you very much for all this excellent and detailed information and for all the trouble you have taken - Rootschat has brought in so much help of which I am most grateful.
Best wishes
Ray
Could this be the answer you were looking for.
In approximately 1994 there was a development 'Richmond Green' by P J livesey in a site off Richmond Road, Bowdon, WA14 2UB. The original property Ingledene I believe was a Childrens Home and was converted into 2 large semi detached houses. In the grounds was a modern small bungalow, built for a member of staff I think, which was demolished. In the grounds Livesey's built 4 detached properties, the fourth house was achieved when Livesey's bought some additional land from an adjacent property. Look at Google maps and I think all will be clearer.
By the way the owner of one of the two semi detached houses (half of the original Childrens Home) subsequently bought the adjoining property and converted the building back into a single dwelling, which is as it now remains although the owner sold the property about 3 years ago.
Hope this answers the question and perhaps solves the mystery - good luck.
PS - Chesham House was converted to apartments a couple of years ago.
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Hello
I was a Student Nursery Nurse at Ingledene between 1966---68 before moving to work at Edward Nicholl Home Cardiff , also a Children's Society Residential Nursery
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Hi Frank
I too are searching for a unknown sister who I believe was in the same children's home between approx. 1944 to 1964
If you give me some idea how to find my sister I would be very grateful.....
I certainly hope you found yours!
My email address if you want to keep it personal is (*)
Best wishes
Geoff
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Hi ther
I am urgently trying to get hold of an unknown sister who was at the home from about 1944 to 1962 or sometime between thise dates
I was hoping you could help ?
My email address is (*)
Best wishes
Geoff
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Hi,
I was actually in this childrens home for the best part of 9 years. I don't know if i can be of any help but if so, just ask.
Regards
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Hi there
I am very keen to send you a private message about the home you were in as I am trying to locate my sister who was there as well.
I would be very grateful if you could send me a private message
best wishes
Geoff
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Hi there
I am very keen to send you a private message about the home you were in as I am trying to locate my sister who was there as well.
I would be very grateful if you could contact me privately
best wishes
Geoff
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Hi there
I am very keen to send you a private message about the home you were in as I am trying to locate my sister who was there as well both initially as a child and I think later as a Student nurse
I would be very grateful if you could contact me privately
best wishes
Geoff
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Hi, can you remeber a person by the name of (*) at the home? If so, can you contact me pleas.
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HI,
I am looking for a Home I was in in Altrincham in 1978 to 1980 I do not remember the name of the Home, it was a home that was very large and had a seller, I was allowed to attend my regular school, although they did have an in-house teacher for the other children, There were both boys and girls, if you have any information or locations I maight be able to look up I would really appreciate it, I only remember a girl named Sharon and a boy named David who was younger than me. thank you
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Hi there
I also am very keen to find out the name of the home as I am trying to locate my Sister (*) who was there sometime between 1944 and 1960.....
I have found mer marriage later on but no record of her birth, very keen to find her!
I only found out February 2008 that I was adopted in 1944 so it is very imprtant to me that I find out where my natural relatives are...
I exspect you also have very important reasons to find out about your past? if you wish you can contact me on (*)
Have a great week
Geoff
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HI Sharon. I think I remember you, I am also Sharon I was not there as long as you do you remember a boy named
(*)? we had a halloween party in the seller!!!! I can be reached at
(*) please reply.
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Hi Geoff,
I am not sure which home I was in I think it was Ingledene as I just saw a post from a lady I remembered named Sharon like me, If I go and look at the homes in the area I am sure I would remember especially by seeing the inside. The home I was in had a very lage staircase which we were not allowed to use we had to use the back stairs. I am sorry I do not have any info on your sister, but I found my parents by going to the Town Hall and asking for a copy of my original Birth Certificate, maybe you could do the same for your sisters Birth Certificate, or at least yours that way you know who your parents were and how many children they had. They should be able to provide you with your records all I gave then was my adopted parents names and the date of birth and they found my records, they gave me all the court papers of my adoption and my original birth certificate and application which showed my birth mother and father and an address, from there it was easy I just went to the address and was directed to one of my Aunts house, who then called my real mum and we finally met. I was looking for the home I was in for other reasons, hope this helps you. you can reach me at (*).
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Hi, I have just come across this post you did some years ago, I noticed you were asking about children's homes on Langham Rd Bowdon. My mum and dad were both social workers back then and they both worked for Cheshire social services. My dad along with another man ran Beachmount Children's home 10 Langham Road, my family lived in the annix to the side of the home. Beachmount was an assessment centre for children.
If you would like to know more please contact me through email, my email address is as follows.....
chekie_babe@hotmail.com
Regards Jayne
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Hi, my name is Jayne and my dad with another man ran the children's home Beachmount 10 Langham Road, Bowdon Altringham. We lived in the annix on the grounds.
Thanks Jayne.
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I lived at Ingledene in Bowdon, I can remember a member of staff i adored called Carmel, They really helped me there a lot, I was pretty messed up after my Dad died and they helped me alot