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HOPEDENE

I was in Hopedene Unmarried Mothers' Home in January 1962, this place was run by the Salvation Army. I left in March 1962. I made a few friends but alas I cannot remember thier names, my daughter was born there, we were reunited in 2006. I would love to hear from anyone who was there at the same time. Marlene Carter.

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A memory of Elswick in Tyne and Wear shared on Wednesday, 4th August 2010.

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RE: RE: HOPEDENE

Hi there, Can anybody let me know what is was like in Hopdene, Elswick.. in the 1950s and 60s... Were all the babies born there adopted? Who arranged this and what role did the Salvation Army play? Was it a terrible place or were the women and babies treated well?

Comment from Lisa Anderson on Friday, 12th November 2010.

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