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Hi

I am trying to find the name and location of th National Childrens Home in Stroud. I was there in the 1950's and all I can remember it was very large with gardens and a lawn in the front. I can remember walking of a footpath through the gate which had a high wall either side and as I walked towards the house on my right was a long narrow building where you washed and had a bath. It was a short distance from Stratford Park and the school I went to was not very far from the park. That was a small one roomed building which was greyish. Again you walked off the footpath and into the school. I have been trying for years to get the name and location. I have been back quite a few times but Stroud has changed, who knows it may still be in use not as a childrens home.

regards
Alf

Hi Alf. I have been to Ebley Children's home today as I was there in 1954. It  is now under the names of Ebley House Novalis Trust. 235 Westward Road Elbey GL5 4SX. You do walk through some gate and the garden does look down towards the canal. There is a picture of the house on the wedsite www.novalis-trust.org.uk. Hope this helps you. It is an amazing place.