Westow, Westfield c.1965
Photo ref:
W617008
Photo ref:
W617008
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A Selection of Memories from Westow
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I was born in Westow Croft in 1953 which I believe was a mother and baby home then. I was adopted and until I was in my 30’s had no idea of where I was from or any information about my biological family or the circumstances that led to my adoption.
I actually lived in York in the mid 70s and had I known would certainly have gone to see where I was born.
Times were certainly different then but I strongly believe that children ...see more
Im now 63 and adopted. Searching through some family documents I came across some photos and the name Westow Croft.
Sadly I know nothing about my past as every where I went lead me nowhere.
What I do know is on the 8th June 1956 I was born to I think Carol Ann Woollett I was told lived in Durham.
My Birth Mum went away at 21 years old to have me... as this was the way in the 50's
The Photo here was a strange ...see more
My mother was evacuated to Gasgoine farm during the war and I was born here on 1st November 1940
Graham Wilson
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