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Gloucestershire / Re: National Childrens Home, Stroud (CLOSED)
« on: Thursday 08 October 20 14:02 BST (UK) »
Hi Alf,
I'm sure your children's home was Roxborough House. I was there for nearly 2 years with my brother and sister, 1957/8 I believe.
It was situated at the top of Nelson Street, down a short access road bordered by high walls. A door in the left wall allowed you access to large walled field, part of a girls (prep?) school where we were permitted to play rounders and cricket in the summer.
The home itself was a delightful little mansion (white). I'll never understand why Stroud Council allowed its demolition.
Sallyanne's description is quite correct. The one thing I found different though was a major one. There must have been a change of regime. The Master and Matron were no longer Mr and Mrs King, but MR and Mrs Rose. They kept an orderly house, but not a bullying one. I am sorry Sallyanne had such a bad experience. Myself, I spent 2 very happy years there.
Regards to all who passed through the home,
Bill.
I'm sure your children's home was Roxborough House. I was there for nearly 2 years with my brother and sister, 1957/8 I believe.
It was situated at the top of Nelson Street, down a short access road bordered by high walls. A door in the left wall allowed you access to large walled field, part of a girls (prep?) school where we were permitted to play rounders and cricket in the summer.
The home itself was a delightful little mansion (white). I'll never understand why Stroud Council allowed its demolition.
Sallyanne's description is quite correct. The one thing I found different though was a major one. There must have been a change of regime. The Master and Matron were no longer Mr and Mrs King, but MR and Mrs Rose. They kept an orderly house, but not a bullying one. I am sorry Sallyanne had such a bad experience. Myself, I spent 2 very happy years there.
Regards to all who passed through the home,
Bill.