St Mary's, Gravesend
I think it was about 1970 /71 that I worked in a children's home in Gravesend, I am sure this was called St Mary's, it was a big old building run by nuns near Eco Square. Has anyone got any info on this home or photos? Iused to look after a boy, he was about 18 months old, his name was Rodney, he was African I think. I lived in the place. A girl named Julie used to work there too, the old building was well scarey as were the nuns. I remember the place was closing down and the children were being moved to smaller houses in Windmill Street, I think. I really would love to find Rodney.
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RE: RE: St Mary's, Gravesend
Hi Pam. Saw your comment about St Marys Catholic Home in Gravesend. If I've sent this before I apologise in advance. I have a contact number which may be of help to you ok. Or you can ring me on 01179535594 or Skype me on your Pc (if you have a web-cam you can see and speak to each other AND It's FREE!!). My Skype name is terry.sean.mckenna I was at St Marys from 1951-1954 (and yes it was run by the Sisters of Mercy) before I was adopted by my late parents. It was through this Society (now called Cabrini) that I found my birth mother after almost 60 (Yes 60) years of "searching!! My email is terrymckenna178@btinternet.com and I'm always willing to "help" if I can.
Regards.
Terry McKenna.
Ps. I have written 2 stories about my early life, including my time at St Marys and also my lifelong "search. If you would like to read them (they're not too long!!) I would be happy to send them to you.
Comment from Terry McKenna on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010.