N0RTHAMPTON - Home for illegitimate babies

[rosiebud]

Does anyone know where I can find out more information about a home in Northampton where unmarried mums went to have their babies, who were then later adopted?

[CaroleW]

Hi

What year?  Do you have the birth cert showing the address of the home in question

[rosiebud]

THE BIRTH WAS IN THE APR MAY JUNE  QUARTER OF 1949.  I DON'T  HAVE A COPY OF THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE. ROSIE

[seahall]

Hi Rosie.

I am not 100% certain but I think there used to be a Mother and Baby Home
on the Barrack Road, Northampton.

Hopefully some one with more knowledge will be able to clarify for you.

Sandy

[Jellis]

Hello Rosie

There is a house on the corner of Barrack Road (as Sandy mentions) and the entrance to the Racecourse.  This may have been a mother and baby home but I cannot be sure. I think this house was later used as a hostel for homeless young people.

Janet

[seahall]

Not the same place Janet as I was thinking off. 

It was more in the centre of the houses near the Hotels.

I only wish I could remember it's name.

The place you mention was the Poplars, I visited my sister there
years ago when she became homeless, horrible place owned by
the Borough Council for homeless families awaiting re-homing.



Sandy

[Jellis]

Now you have reminded me of the name, Sandy!  I used to live in Semilong and often passed 'The Poplars' on my way into the town centre.

Janet

[rosiebud]

Many thanks to you both Sandy and Janet for your replies.  Regards. Rosie

[seahall]

You are welcome Rosie.

Janet as you know I used to live in Northampton Town  ,
well St. George's Avenue, that is why I remember it also,
maybe we passed each other. 

St.Saviour has come to mind, does it ring any bells.

Sandy