Colchester Work House

[essexalan]

Hi Trevor and Ronnie,
Yes I think that I might get lost around Colchester  as have been away for some 30 years now.
Is a shame that those old buildings have gone taking so much history with them.
Changing to another area ,I am not sure if the same people still live in it, but I know the people who live in the Old  Wivenhoe Workhouse.The chap was the Mayer of Wivenhoe.I think he looked up it's history after moving into the property, as at one time it was converted into 3 cottages.It stands on the main road on the right hand side as you enter Wivenhoe.
Alan

[vabbott]

hi alan .
st marys is also a housing estate now as well , as dear Ronnie says so much of Colchester heritage is being lost to so called progress the only thing left now is memories of how the old town looked way back when we were kids a Ronnie  in the good old days  .
best wishes both
trevor

Hi Trevor  good to know you are still about. Hope you and yours are well
tc
ronnie

[John Upthetown Turner]

I know this is an old thread. I was just hoping someone might know anything about the children's home/institute that was Turner road/village. In the 1970's

Would be really grateful of any Information.

[essexalan]

Hi John.I never knew much about the old children's home/institute that was Turner road/village from the 1970's.But I knew of it's existence as I used to be a meter reader for British Gas and had to go in the grounds to read the meters.I don't live in the area any more but had a quick look on Google Maps.It looks like most of it has been demolished and rebuilt.But did see that the old main building/house is still there.It is still called Turner Village but looks like it now belong the the Essex N.H.S. Trust.Hope this helps.
Regards,
Alan.

[t mo]

hi
must admit I know little of turner village and wasn't aware that there was a childrens unit there , if you do a google search for turner village several articles come up that may help you .
as alan says the most of the grounds of the village are now a housing estate .
regards
trevor

[John Upthetown Turner]

Thank you both so much that has helped me loads.

If anyone else knows anything please post.

I cant believe it someone has just confirmed to me that it did exist, one happy fellow tonight 

[essexalan]

Hi John ,Glad we were able to help you.
Alan

[vabbott]

hi
must admit I know little of turner village and wasn't aware that there was a childrens unit there , if you do a google search for turner village several articles come up that may help you .
as alan says the most of the grounds of the village are now a housing estate .
regards
trevor

  Hi Trev  LOng time no speak as they say lol  Hope you are keeping well Ronnie