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National Children’s Home, Alverstoke

 I was sent to the children’s home in 1963 with my  brother and two sisters Denise, Janet and Calvin.

Calvin and myself were in Hudson House with sister  Peggy, Denise and Janet were in Wakefield House with sister Jessica. Mr Thomas  was in charge at the time I was there and sister molly was head sister. I  remember the great times we had building canoes and going to the Isle of Wight  camping for summer holidays with Mr Friday or was it Mr Fright can’t remember. I  went to Privett School which has now gone. The tower in Clayhall Road was  something to be seen when demolished. Guilkiker Point was another place we all  went to. I had so many good times to many to list and I was very shocked when I  saw the home gone. Other children I remember were Donald Mather, George and  Donald Dodds, Denise and Sally Glancy, Shelia. Margret, Janet and Mike Frampton.  if anyone remembers me I would love to here from them. Unfortunately we had a  fire a few years ago and I lost all my photographs.

Hope everyone is keeping well

Steve Dade.

- I was wondering if you  knew of anywhere or even a book on the NCH in Clayhall Road I could obtain I  lived in Hudson House In the National Children’s Home between 1963 and 1967 photographs of the home would  be very much appreciated if you know anyone who has some I would be willing to  pay for copies. Steve Dade