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Children's Home on London Road.

I was in a children's home on London Road from about 1964 for about 3 years. I forget the name of the home, but I went to Shortmead Street School for a while, then Rose Lane, before ending up at Holmead. I used to go to the Catholic church near the Regal cinema, on a Sunday morning, and the Regal on a Saturday morning. I would love to know the name of the children's home, I think it was Holmways or something similar, and if anyone remembers me. My memories of Biggleswade are lovely ones, and the people were always friendly.

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A memory of Biggleswade in Bedfordshire shared on Saturday, 17th December 2011.

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RE: RE: Children's Home on London Road.

Hi Steve, Thankyou for that information, I have been looking online for ages, so now at least I have a name to go on, and yes, I do remember Gerald Fitzgerald, he was older than me, but a good friend at the home. I remember he was a good footballer, and had the whitest teeth I'd ever seen, funny the things you remember, we used to call him "Fitzy". Thanks for your help. Nige

Comment from Nigel Johnston on Friday, 23rd December 2011.

RE: RE: Children's Home on London Road.

Hi, yes I can confirm the Childrens Home was called Holmefield, and was at 134, London Road, Biggleswade. I was there as a resident from 1970 until around 1975.

Comment from Nigel O'Connor on Tuesday, 17th April 2012.

RE: RE: Children's Home on London Road.

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Hi Nigel
The boys home was called Holmefield. I remember it well as one of my best mates was there whilst we were at Holmead school 1963/65 named Gerald Fitzgerald, ring any bells. Glad you have fond memories of Biggleswade, a great town, not so good now.












Comment from Steve Rook on Wednesday, 21st December 2011.

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