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Dr. Barnardo's Children' s Home.

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Abigail

Abigail Report 10 Apr 2004 22:37

When I was little it was common for the grown ups to refer affectionally to us as "dirty little arabs" when we got very mucky climbing trees, playing on the beach or making mud pies in the garden. Until reading this book I did not know that this was a derogatory term from the 19thC.

Abigail

Abigail Report 10 Apr 2004 22:31

Just reading June Rose's "For the Sake of the Children" of Dr Barnardo's. Always knew of organisation via school but never how wonderful they were. No mention in this book of South Woodford though. Abigail

Maz (the Royal One) in the East End 9256

Maz (the Royal One) in the East End 9256 Report 10 Apr 2004 22:10

Hiya, I live in Walthamstow and work in South Woodford! I believe I can find out where it was - can you send me an e-mail with all the info you have and I will ask at work (the library!) when I go back after the Easter hols. I am sure we have some books too as Dr B's HQ was/is in Barkingside - just up the road. Maz. XX

Jennifer

Jennifer Report 9 Apr 2004 17:17

Hi. Is there anyone out there from Woodford Bridge Essex who can take some photo's of the old Dr. Barnardo's Children's Home. it was called "Garden City" Woodford Bridge Essex. Which closed in 1977. Any Info at all, would be great. Many thanks Jennie.