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Thornton Heath address information

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Elisa

Elisa Report 17 Sep 2008 19:30

On my sister in laws birth and death certs...she was b in 1944...d in 1945.... the address for the b and d is 39 Woodcroft Road Thornton Heath Surrey, which is the road behind Mayday Hospital.
The address for her parents on both certs are completely different. I realise it could be a coincidence but could the Woodcroft address have been a maternity unit attached to the hospital.There is no mention of hosp.
Other than contacting the Hospital...i have tried googeling it....does anyone know if my hunch is correct? How can i find out?Was there a street directory for the war years?Would the local library hold any info?
Thanks
I know its a long shot.

Researching:
HILLYARD IN BEDFORDSHIRE/BATTERSEA/CHELSEA GROOM IN CHELSEA/BATTERSEA/BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COLLARD IN CHELSEA/BATTERSEA

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 17 Sep 2008 19:46

Is it possible that the address belongs to another member of the family - the grandmother or aunt of the baby for instance. A lot of girls "went home to mum or an older sister" to have their babies in those days.

If you think it was a special unit of the hospital the local library or record office should have some information.

Kath. x

Elisa

Elisa Report 17 Sep 2008 19:56

Thanks...i have explored the family avenue...which it isnt....i think i will contact the Hospital.

thanks for replying

Researching:
HILLYARD IN BEDFORDSHIRE/BATTERSEA/CHELSEA GROOM IN CHELSEA/BATTERSEA/BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COLLARD IN CHELSEA/BATTERSEA