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Adoptions in London Area 1918-1929

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DaisyandWendy

DaisyandWendy Report 17 Aug 2009 15:22

Thank you Shirley.Will try that.

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 15 Aug 2009 19:33

how about this one
Orphan Working School & Alexandra Orphanage in London.

This orphanage was founded in 1758 and was situated in Maitland Park, Haverstock Hill, North West London. It was renamed the Alexandra Orphanage in 1923; was evacuated to Reading and became the Royal Alexandra School in 1944

Researching:
Surname Fahse. Germany. Essex .South East London My avatar is one of our wedding photos of 1957

DaisyandWendy

DaisyandWendy Report 15 Aug 2009 19:24

Thanks Shirley
It was definitely an orphanage in North West London.
Wendy

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 15 Aug 2009 19:16

There's Barnardos and also the McPherson homes that took children from the East End of London. My grandfather lost his first wife in 1905 and his three children went into a McPherson's home they lived in Poplar .
I believe Barnardos hold the McPherson records now

Researching:
Surname Fahse. Germany. Essex .South East London My avatar is one of our wedding photos of 1957

DaisyandWendy

DaisyandWendy Report 15 Aug 2009 18:45

Many thanks.I will try that.
Wendy

Janice

Janice Report 15 Aug 2009 16:05

Hi Wendy,
Not really, but for anything London-based, I always start at the London Metropolitan Archives.
Janice

DaisyandWendy

DaisyandWendy Report 15 Aug 2009 14:34

Thanks Janice.Would you know then where to start looking for orphanage records in the same area.
Wendy

Janice

Janice Report 15 Aug 2009 14:31

Hi Wendy,
I believe official registration of adoption didn't start until 1927 so there may be no records for the years you want.
Janice

DaisyandWendy

DaisyandWendy Report 15 Aug 2009 14:17

Can anyone please help and direct me to the best place to search for adoption records in London (Willesden/Marylebone/Paddington area 1918-1920).Can I do it on line or do I need to write somewhere.
Many thanks

Wendy