I lived in Mayfield House for around 6 months in 1963 when I was 7 years old along with my mother and younger siblings. It was being used at the time as a long term shelter for homeless women and children. A very depressing place! Even in 1963, it still carried the old "workhouse" atmosphere. Long dormitories, bare wooden floors and long wooden tables in the "dining room". However, I do recall that most of the staff were kind to the children. One of the staff members gave me her empty bottle of "Blue Grass" perfume-at that time, it was the most beautiful smell I had ever encountered and to this day, I still recall Mayfield house whenever I smell Blue Grass perfume!
