Margaret Bevan Home Heswall
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Heswall, the Slipway c1955
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Margaret Bevan Home Heswall
Sometime during the 1950s, as a child, I spent six weeks at the Margaret Bevan Home. It was located nr. the coast. It was a large detached house with a conservatory with wicker furniture. Other girls and myself were often taken on walks on the pebbly beach by one of our carers whom I adored. She was tall and elegant with long blond hair. We were taken to church every Sunday wearing matching coats and berets. I would love to hear from anyone who has photos or information about this house.
Shared on 31 January 2009
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RE: Margaret Bevan Home Heswall
Hi Ann
I too went to the Margaret Beavan Home, if you do get any pics could you share them with me please, can you remember any of the layout of the place apart from from the conservatory, any names of the girls?
I came from Liverpool is that where you are from?
I sit here now and can feel the sensations I had when I was there, coming back in after our walk on the beach I rememeber the smell of dinner cooking or afer church the smell of porridge
Was there a little boy called Phillip there when you were there, I think he was the son of someone who worked at the place.
Irene.
Ps, did you ever go to the Hellen Gonner Home?
Shared on 20 June 2009
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RE: Margaret Bevan Home, Heswall
Hi, I was at the Margaret Bevan Home convalescing after a long illness in 1964. I have a postcard which I sent home to my parents in Liverpool, it is a picture of the front of the home. I too have distinctive memories of the place, obviously they never leave you.
Sandra Graney.
Shared on 08 August 2009
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RE: Margaret Bevan Home Heswall
Hi Irene, thank you for your reply, will send a message soon.
Ann
Shared on 15 August 2009
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RE: Margaret Bevan Home Heswall
Hi Irene, I have not been to the Hellen Gonner Home, also I don't remember a boy called Phillip, sorry. My strongest memory is the smell of the wicker furniture. I shared a bedroom which faced the sea with several other girls. I don't remember any names, I was very quiet and shy. One girl suffered with bad headaches and she would bang her head against the wall. I recall visiting a field which had a very large boulder upon which we would try to carve our initials.
Like you I came from Liverpool. I was very run-down because I didn't eat much, so my G.P. organised a 6 week convalescent. Why were you there? I would like to know if the house is still there and would love to visit it again. Can anyone out there help? Bye for now, Ann
Shared on 15 August 2009
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RE: Margaret Bevan Home Heswall
Hi Sandra, thanks for your reply. I don't suppose the postcard still exists, what a shame. I bought my mother a glass cake stand in the village, don't know why 'cos we never had cakes, only my mother's delicious apple pie. I also bought myself a soap in the shape of a lemon in the same shop, the smell was lovely. I discovered a similar soap recently which brought back the memories of the Home and started me on the search.
Kind regards,
Ann.
Shared on 15 August 2009
