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Cheeseburn Grange
My memory of Cheeseburn Grange is that I was evacuated from St Vincent's Orphanage, Brunel Terrace, Newcastle to Cheeseburn Grange at around the age of 6 years old. I would like to hear from anybody else who may have been there around this time or has any memories of Cheeseburn Grange from 1944/1945.
Memories of Cheeseburn Grange
My brother and were put in the Orphanage, I think, in 1943-4, despite the fact that both parents were alive. We remained there until, I think,1946. I am unclear as to the exact dates as I am now 67 years of age. I have had no contact with any of the boys who shared those days. Some names I do recall are, Flynn's, Suttons,Grey, Mcnamara and Chapman.I remember going for walks with the sisters to gather rose hips and nettles. The stings we received from the nettles were relieved by rubbing them with dock leaves . Another memory is of the American Army being camped there. They gave chocolate and chewing gum to the children. This bounty was confiscated by the sisters. I moved to New Zealand 1963 where,apart from a return to Britain in 1975, have lived ever since.
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I recall arriving a Cheeseburn Grange with my mother. Sister Stanislaus met us. I would have been about 6 years old. I remember the large dormitory, the lady civilian Miss Bogie had a room adjoining the end. I remember McNammara, three Buzzio brothers. Sister Stanislaus in particular - the sister tutor - Sister Angela (very tall nun), old Sister Gabrial who died at Cheeseburn - did the laundry. Once we went to the Odeon cinema in Newcastle to see the film 'Song of Bernadette'. The Captains walk down to the stream where we played in the river - the washbowls outside where we washed in cold water.. when we left for Brunell Terrace, old fire station, I became ill - but survived. I joined the Army at 18 and spent 16 years in UK and overseas. Miss Bogie played the piano in the large school room with a handbell just inside the door. Does anyone remember me?
Hello Michael Chapman
To Michael Chapman, I do remember you Michael from Cheeseburn Grange. I have just written in response to an email from Brian Hall, who also shares the same memories as me. Would like to hear more from you of our shared memories. We go back a long way, don't we, and not all the recollections are fond! Another name from that time is Peter Keene. Was your friend Bobby Grey? Kind regards to you, Cyril Wright.
Ronnie Coggins
My memories of Cheeseburn Grange are around this period, the 1940s. I was interested to read your memories and recognized some of the names, but I remember Brain Chapman well as lots of others including Sister Stanislaus. I have been trying to find out where actually the Cheeseburn Orphanage is situated and would love to go back and visit this place. I remember being evacuated to St. Vincent's Orphanage in Brunel Terrace when the American soldiers came to Cheeseburn Grange. My name is Ronnie Coggins and I would love to hear from anyone who could tell me the location of Cheeseburn Grange. I am now 73 years old.
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